Fremont Canyon
n/a, Alcova, WY 82620Plant Summary Information
Fremont Canyon is ranked #35 out of 69 power plants in Wyoming in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fremont Canyon is comprised of 2 generators and generated 13.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Fremont Canyon |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Natrona County, WY |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1960 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 233.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 823.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,356 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #180 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #35 out of 69 Wyoming Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 15 Wyoming Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fremont Canyon
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Fremont Canyon Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fremont Canyon (4176) |
| Plant Address | , Alcova, WY 82620 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.4766, -106.7959 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1960 |
| Annual Generation | 233.5 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 | North Platte River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) WY |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1960
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 33.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 33.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 33.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1960 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 33.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 33.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 33.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1961 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Fremont Canyon Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Boswell Wind | Rock River, WY | 1.2 TWh | 61.1 mi |
| Campbell Hill Windpower | Glenrock, WY | 268.0 GWh | 54.9 mi |
| Cedar Springs Wind IV | Douglas, WY | 1.3 TWh | 69.9 mi |
| Dave Johnston | Glen Rock, WY | 3.1 TWh | 57.5 mi |
| Dunlap | Medicine Bow, WY | 416.7 GWh | 44.2 mi |
| Ekola Flats | Medicine Bow, WY | 787.9 GWh | 43.8 mi |
| Foote Creek Rim | McFadden, WY | 623.2 GWh | 66.1 mi |
| Glenrock | Glenrock, WY | 469.2 GWh | 61.4 mi |
| High Plains | Rock River, WY | 341.2 GWh | 68.5 mi |
| Kortes | Sinclair, WY | 105.7 GWh | 21.3 mi |
| McFadden Ridge | Rock River, WY | 104.8 GWh | 66.4 mi |
| Pioneer Wind Park, LLC | Glenrock, WY | 252.6 GWh | 50.3 mi |
| Rolling Hills | Glenrock, WY | 295.1 GWh | 62.4 mi |
| Seminoe | Sinclair, WY | 84.5 GWh | 22.9 mi |
| Seven Mile Hill | Hanna, WY | 458.3 GWh | 44 mi |
| Sinclair Oil Refinery | Sinclair, WY | 5.9 GWh | 50.8 mi |
| TB Flats | Medicine Bow, WY | 1.4 TWh | 35.4 mi |
| Top of the World Windpower Project | Glenrock, WY | 542.2 GWh | 59.9 mi |