Happy Jack Windpower Project
1515 Happy Jack Road, Cheyenne, WY 82009Plant Summary Information
Happy Jack Windpower Project is ranked #49 out of 69 power plants in Wyoming in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Happy Jack Windpower Project generated 9.7 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Happy Jack Windpower Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Deriva Energy |
| Location | Laramie County, WY |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2008 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 66.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 234.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,985 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #986 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #49 out of 69 Wyoming Power Plants | |
| Ranked #27 out of 27 Wyoming Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Duke Energy DEGS Happy Jack (2013 to 2021) Duke Energy Renewables Services (2022 to 2024) Deriva Energy (2025 to 2025) |
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Happy Jack Windpower Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Happy Jack Windpower Project (56960) |
| Plant Address | 1515 Happy Jack Road, Cheyenne, WY 82009 |
| Utility | Deriva Energy (65411) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.13972, -104.99778 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2009 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 66.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration UGP West (WAUW) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) WY |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator HJW01 Details Operating August 2008
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 29.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2008 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 14 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 14 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Suzlon |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | S88-2100 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.6 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 272 |
Happy Jack Windpower Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy DEGS Happy Jack | 550 S. Caldwell Street, NAS09, Suite 925, Charlotte, NC 28202 | 100.00% |
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| #980 | High Mesa | King Hill, ID | 67.4 GWh |
| #981 | Bull Hill Wind Project | Eastbrook, ME | 66.5 GWh |
| #982 | Gordon Butte Wind LLC | Martinsdale, MT | 66.5 GWh |
| #983 | Ainsworth Wind | Ainsworth, NE | 66.4 GWh |
| #984 | Mojave 16/17/18 | Mojave, CA | 66.3 GWh |
| #985 | Porterhouse Wind (4) LLC | Gruver, TX | 66.2 GWh |
| #987 | Oak Tree Energy | Clark, SD | 65.8 GWh |
| #988 | Silver Maple | Clifton, ME | 63.9 GWh |
| #989 | Power County Wind Park North | American Falls, ID | 63.9 GWh |
| #990 | Lempster Wind LLC | Lempster, NH | 63.1 GWh |
| #991 | Steel Winds Wind Farm | Lackawanna, NY | 62.2 GWh |
| #992 | Winnebago Wind Power Project | Forest City, IA | 61.3 GWh |
| #993 | Combine Hills I | Milton-Freewater, OR | 61.2 GWh |
| #994 | Baron Winds II | Steuben, NY | 60.4 GWh |
| #995 | Payne's Ferry | Hagerman, ID | 59.2 GWh |
| #996 | Camp Reed | Glenns Ferry, ID | 59.0 GWh |
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