Clearwater Wind I
622 Rock Springs Rd W, Miles City, MT 59301Plant Summary Information
Clearwater Wind I is ranked #21 out of 1,376 wind farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Clearwater Wind I generated 394.6 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2025 to January 2026.
| Plant Name | Clearwater Wind I |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Clearwater Energy Resources LLC |
| Location | Rosebud County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2022 |
| Last Update | Jan 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #640 out of 12,629 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #21 out of 1,376 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4 out of 71 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 23 Montana Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Clearwater Wind I
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Clearwater Wind I Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Clearwater Wind I (65577) |
| Plant Address | 622 Rock Springs Rd W, Miles City, MT 59301 |
| Utility | Clearwater Energy Resources LLC (64896) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.81771, -106.37885 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2022 to Jan 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Puget Sound Energy (PSEI) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CW1 Details Operating November 2022
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 365.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 365.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 365.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2022 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 131 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 131 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.82-127 |
| Design Wind Speed | 20.7 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 374 |
Clearwater Wind I Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 14 power plants surrounding Clearwater Wind I.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Wind East | Miles City, MT | 807.2 GWh | 17.9 mi |
| Clearwater Wind II | Miles City, MT | 393.8 GWh | 8.7 mi |
| Clearwater Wind III | Miles City, MT | 370.0 GWh | 8.7 mi |
| Colstrip | Colstrip, MT | 9.0 TWh | 65.5 mi |
| Colstrip Energy LP | Colstrip, MT | 287.5 GWh | 59.7 mi |
| Culbertson Generation Station | Culbertson, MT | 251.2 GWh | 133.6 mi |
| Fort Peck | Fort Peck, MT | 751.6 GWh | 82.5 mi |
| Glendive GT | Glendive, MT | 2.6 GWh | 79 mi |
| Hardin Generator Project | Hardin, MT | 481.0 GWh | 93.6 mi |
| Miles City GT | Miles City, MT | 331.0 MWh | 39.4 mi |
| OREG 1 Inc | Culbertson, MT | 132.0 GWh | 133.6 mi |
| OREG 2 Inc | Culbertson, MT | 127.2 GWh | 133.6 mi |
| South Mills Solar, LLC | Hardin, MT | 4.9 GWh | 96.1 mi |
| Yellowtail | Hardin, MT | 798.4 GWh | 128.9 mi |