Canyon Ferry
n/a, Helena, MT 59601Plant Summary Information
Canyon Ferry is ranked #23 out of 71 power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Canyon Ferry is comprised of 3 generators and generated 65.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Canyon Ferry |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Lewis and Clark County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1953 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 275.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,068 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #168 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #23 out of 71 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 23 Montana Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Canyon Ferry
Canyon Ferry Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Canyon Ferry (6400) |
| Plant Address | , Helena, MT 59601 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.64903, -111.72787 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1953 |
| Annual Generation | 275.1 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 | Missouri River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1953
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 19.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 19.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1953 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating March 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 19.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 19.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Uprate Or Derate Completed | November 2024 |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 19.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Canyon Ferry Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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