Butter Creek Power LLC
28821 Madison Rd., Echo, OR 97826Plant Summary Information
Butter Creek Power LLC is ranked #46 out of 50 wind farms in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Butter Creek Power LLC generated 1.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Butter Creek Power LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | CR51 Inc. |
| Location | Umatilla County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 9.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 34.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,353 out of 13,285 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,166 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #162 out of 281 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #46 out of 50 Oregon Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Echo 3 (2013 to 2021) Odessa Energy Services LLC (2022 to 2024) CR51 Inc. (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Butter Creek Power LLC
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Butter Creek Power LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Butter Creek Power LLC (56967) |
| Plant Address | 28821 Madison Rd., Echo, OR 97826 |
| Utility | CR51 Inc. (67701) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.7017, -119.4222 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2009 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 9.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 08-536-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - West (PACW) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (1738) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | HINKLE_NODET |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | HINKLE_NODET |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 3 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 3 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 14 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Butter Creek Power LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Butter Creek Power, LLC | 29299 Madison Road, Echo, OR 97826 | 100.00% |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Butter Creek Power LLC.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Top LLC | Echo, OR | 3.4 GWh | 3.8 mi |
| Carty Generating Station | Boardman, OR | 3.2 TWh | 18.9 mi |
| Coyote Springs | Boardman, OR | 1.7 TWh | 15.8 mi |
| Coyote Springs II | Boardman, OR | 1.7 TWh | 15.8 mi |
| Finley Buttes Landfill Gas | Boardman, OR | 13.0 GWh | 9.1 mi |
| Four Corners Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 19.5 GWh | 1.9 mi |
| Four Mile Canyon Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 20.4 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| Hermiston Generating Plant | Hermiston, OR | 2.9 TWh | 7.5 mi |
| Hermiston Power Partnership | Hermiston, OR | 3.5 TWh | 8.3 mi |
| McNary | Umatilla, OR | 4.0 TWh | 17.5 mi |
| McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project | Plymouth, WA | 72.5 GWh | 17.5 mi |
| NorWest Energy 9 LLC | Pendleton, OR | 12.2 GWh | 15.4 mi |
| Oregon Trail Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 22.3 GWh | 1.1 mi |
| Pacific Canyon Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 16.8 GWh | 4.5 mi |
| Sand Ranch Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 18.9 GWh | 4.7 mi |
| Wagon Trail LLC | Echo, OR | 5.9 GWh | 3.9 mi |
| Ward Butte Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 14.9 GWh | 0.7 mi |
| Wheatridge 1 | Lexington, OR | 236.9 GWh | 14.2 mi |
| Wheatridge East Wind | Lexington, OR | 560.5 GWh | 11.2 mi |
| Wheatridge Hybrid | Morrow, OR | 656.5 GWh | 14.2 mi |