Gordon Butte Wind LLC
45 John Sears Road, Martinsdale, MT 59053Plant Summary Information
Gordon Butte Wind LLC is ranked #45 out of 71 power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gordon Butte Wind LLC generated 22.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Gordon Butte Wind LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Gordon Butte Wind LLC |
| Location | Meagher County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 66.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 254.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,891 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #976 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #45 out of 71 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 23 Montana Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Gordon Butte Wind LLC Details
| 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 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 66.5 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 |
Generator GBW Details Operating January 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 9.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2012 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 6 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| 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 |
Generator DAW Details Operating December 2018
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| 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 |
Generator OSR Details Operating December 2018
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| 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 |
Generator SOR Details Operating December 2018
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| 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 |
Gordon Butte Wind LLC Plant Owners
| 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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