Gordon Butte Wind LLC

45 John Sears Road, Martinsdale, MT 59053

Plant Summary Information

Gordon Butte Wind LLC is ranked #44 out of 71 power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Gordon Butte Wind LLC generated 19.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Gordon Butte Wind LLC
Utility Name	Gordon Butte Wind LLC
Location	Meagher County, MT
Initial Operation Date	January 2012
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	72.8 GWh
Annual Consumption	282.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,784 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #964 out of 1,376 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #44 out of 71 Montana Power Plants
Ranked #16 out of 23 Montana Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types	Wind

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Gordon Butte Wind LLC (57748)
Plant Address	45 John Sears Road, Martinsdale, MT 59053
Utility	Gordon Butte Wind LLC (57042)
Latitude, Longitude	46.41194, -110.33778
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2012 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	January 2012
Annual Generation	72.8 GWh
Fuel Types	Wind

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	Yes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number	07-74-000, 17-1070-000, 17-1071-000, 17-1068-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT
Grid Voltage	100.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2012
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wind
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	6
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	6
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	GE
Predominant Turbine Model Number	1.5 SLE
Design Wind Speed	21 MPH
Wind Quality Class	1 - High Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	262

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2018
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wind
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	1
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	1
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	GE
Predominant Turbine Model Number	2.5-116
Design Wind Speed	21 MPH
Wind Quality Class	1 - High Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	295.3

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2018
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wind
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	1
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	1
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	GE
Predominant Turbine Model Number	2.5-116
Design Wind Speed	21 MPH
Wind Quality Class	1 - High Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	295.3

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2018
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wind
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	1
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	1
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	GE
Predominant Turbine Model Number	2.5-116
Design Wind Speed	21 MPH
Wind Quality Class	1 - High Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	295.3

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
TC-8 71 Ranch, LP	40 71 Ranch Lane, Martinsdale, MT 59053	Generator DAW	100.00%
TC-7 Oversight Resources, LLC	40 71 Ranch Lane, Martinsdale, MT 59053	Generator OSR	100.00%
TC-8 71 Ranch, LP	40 71 Ranch Lane, Martinsdale, MT 59053	Generator SOR	100.00%

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Musselshell Wind Project Two LLC	Shawmut, MT	26.5 GWh	41.9 mi
Mystic	Fishtail, MT	53.7 GWh	86.5 mi
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