Flathead Landfill to Gas Energy Facility
4098 U.S. Highway 93, Kalispell, MT 59901Plant Summary Information
Flathead Landfill to Gas Energy Facility is ranked #1 out of 1 landfill gas power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Flathead Landfill to Gas Energy Facility is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Flathead Landfill to Gas Energy Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Flathead Electric Coop Inc |
| Location | Flathead County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 17.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 177.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,536 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #147 out of 281 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #57 out of 71 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 1 Montana Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Flathead Landfill to Gas Energy Facility
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Flathead Landfill to Gas Energy Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Flathead Landfill to Gas Energy Facility (64505) |
| Plant Address | 4098 U.S. Highway 93, Kalispell, MT 59901 |
| Utility | Flathead Electric Coop Inc (6395) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 48.31307, -114.34214 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2020 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 17.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| 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 | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Flathead Electric Coop Inc (6395) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator LFGE1 Details Operating June 2009
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2009 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator LFGE2 Details Operating October 2023
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2023 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Flathead Landfill to Gas Energy Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| #150 | Clinton LFGTE | Clinton, IL | 16.4 GWh |
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