Hungry Horse
n/a, Columbia Falls, MT 59919Plant Summary Information
Hungry Horse is ranked #10 out of 70 power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hungry Horse is comprised of 4 generators and generated 179.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Hungry Horse |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Flathead County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1952 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 730.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #955 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #56 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #10 out of 70 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 23 Montana Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hungry Horse
Hungry Horse Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hungry Horse (2203) |
| Plant Address | , Columbia Falls, MT 59919 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 48.34152, -114.01443 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1952 |
| Annual Generation | 730.3 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 | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | South Fork Flathead River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Bonneville Power Administration (1738) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 1952
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 107 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 107 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 107 MW |
| Minimum Load | 32.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1952 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1952
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 107 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 107 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 107 MW |
| Minimum Load | 32.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1952 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating July 1953
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 107 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 107 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 107 MW |
| Minimum Load | 32.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1953 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 4 Details Operating July 1953
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 107 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 107 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 107 MW |
| Minimum Load | 32.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1953 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Hungry Horse Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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