Fremont Canyon
n/a, Alcova, WY 82620Plant Summary Information
Fremont Canyon is ranked #35 out of 73 power plants in Wyoming in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fremont Canyon is comprised of 2 generators and generated 15.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Fremont Canyon |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Natrona County, WY |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1960 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 227.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 802.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,309 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #194 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #35 out of 73 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
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 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1960 |
| Annual Generation | 227.7 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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