Guernsey
n/a, Guernsey, WY 82214Plant Summary Information
Guernsey is ranked #12 out of 15 hydroelectric power plants in Wyoming in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Guernsey is comprised of 2 generators and generated -31.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Platte County, WY |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1927 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 14.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 49.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,729 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #781 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #58 out of 69 Wyoming Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 15 Wyoming Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Guernsey
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Guernsey Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Guernsey (4178) |
| Plant Address | , Guernsey, WY 82214 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.28987, -104.76063 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1927 |
| Annual Generation | 14.6 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 | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1927 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1928 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Guernsey Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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