Boysen
n/a, Thermopolis, WY 82649Plant Summary Information
Boysen is ranked #8 out of 15 hydroelectric power plants in Wyoming in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Boysen is comprised of 2 generators and generated 7.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Boysen |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Fremont County, WY |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1952 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 42.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 157.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,396 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #512 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #52 out of 69 Wyoming Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 15 Wyoming Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Boysen
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Boysen
Boysen Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Boysen (505) |
| Plant Address | , Thermopolis, WY 82649 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.41787, -108.17755 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1952 |
| Annual Generation | 42.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration UGP West (WAUW) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wind River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) WY |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1952
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1952 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating September 1952
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1952 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Boysen Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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