Buffalo Bill
n/a, Cody, WY 82414Plant Summary Information
Buffalo Bill is ranked #50 out of 73 power plants in Wyoming in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Buffalo Bill is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Buffalo Bill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Park County, WY |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1992 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 66.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 229.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,666 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #436 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #50 out of 73 Wyoming Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 15 Wyoming Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Buffalo Bill
Buffalo Bill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Buffalo Bill (7317) |
| Plant Address | , Cody, WY 82414 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.50817, -109.17066 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1992 |
| Annual Generation | 66.2 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 | Shoshone River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) WY |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1992
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1992 |
| 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 1992
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating September 1992
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Buffalo Bill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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