Fort Churchill
1000 Sierra Way, Yerington, NV 89447Plant Summary Information
Fort Churchill is ranked #22 out of 110 power plants in Nevada in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fort Churchill is comprised of 2 generators and generated 126.8 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Fort Churchill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sierra Pacific Power Co |
| Location | Lyon County, NV |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1968 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 493.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,366 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #559 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #22 out of 110 Nevada Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 18 Nevada Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fort Churchill
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Fort Churchill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fort Churchill (2330) |
| Plant Address | 1000 Sierra Way, Yerington, NV 89447 |
| Utility | Sierra Pacific Power Co (17166) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.1281, -119.1322 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1968 |
| Annual Generation | 493.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural 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 | Nevada Power Company (NEVP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Sierra Pacific Power Co (17166) NV |
| Grid Voltage | 120.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1968
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 115 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 113 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 113 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1968 |
| Planned Retirement | September 2028 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating September 1971
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 115 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 113 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 113 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1971 |
| Planned Retirement | September 2028 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Fort Churchill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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