Hunter
UT Hwy 10, S. of Castle Dale, Castle Dale, UT 84513Plant Summary Information
Hunter is ranked #15 out of 118 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hunter is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.6 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Hunter |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PacifiCorp |
| Location | Emery County, UT |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1978 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 6.7 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 78.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #145 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #15 out of 118 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1 out of 124 Utah Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 4 Utah Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hunter
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Hunter
Hunter Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hunter (6165) |
| Plant Address | UT Hwy 10, S. of Castle Dale, Castle Dale, UT 84513 |
| Utility | PacifiCorp (14354) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.1747, -111.0289 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1978 |
| Annual Generation | 6.7 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.8% |
| 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 | PacifiCorp - East (PACE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Cottonwood Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (14354) UT |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1978
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 488.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.93 |
| Summer Capacity | 446 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 446 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1978 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1980
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 488.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.93 |
| Summer Capacity | 446 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 446 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1980 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 1983
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 495.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.94 |
| Summer Capacity | 471 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 471 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1983 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Hunter Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | 825 NE Multnomah, Suite 600, Portland, OR 97232 | Generator 1 | 93.75% |
| Provo City Corp | 251 West 800 North Street, Provo, UT 84601 | Generator 1 | 6.25% |
| PacifiCorp | 825 NE Multnomah, Suite 600, Portland, OR 97232 | Generator 2 | 60.31% |
| Deseret Generation & Tran Coop | 10714 South Jordan Gateway, South Jordan, UT 84095 | Generator 2 | 25.10% |
| Utah Associated Mun Power Sys | 155 North 400 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84103 | Generator 2 | 14.59% |
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Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Bituminous Coal.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Ghent | Ghent, KY | 10.5 TWh |
| #6 | Gibson | Owensville, IN | 10.5 TWh |
| #7 | Cumberland (TN) | Cumberland City, TN | 9.5 TWh |
| #8 | Four Corners | Fruitland, NM | 9.3 TWh |
| #9 | H L Spurlock | Maysville, KY | 8.7 TWh |
| #10 | Cross | Cross, SC | 8.5 TWh |
| #11 | John E Amos | St Albans, WV | 8.3 TWh |
| #12 | Mill Creek (KY) | Louisville, KY | 7.3 TWh |
| #13 | Roxboro | Semora, NC | 6.8 TWh |
| #14 | Mountaineer | New Haven, WV | 6.8 TWh |
| #16 | Trimble County | Bedford, KY | 8.7 TWh |
| #17 | Miami Fort | North Bend, OH | 6.6 TWh |
| #18 | FirstEnergy Fort Martin Power Station | Maidsville, WV | 5.9 TWh |
| #19 | Clifty Creek | Madison, IN | 5.9 TWh |
| #20 | Kyger Creek | Cheshire, OH | 5.3 TWh |
| #21 | AES Petersburg | Petersburg, IN | 5.2 TWh |
| #22 | Mt Storm | Mount Storm, WV | 5.0 TWh |
| #23 | Crystal River | Crystal River, FL | 15.9 TWh |
| #24 | Longview Power Plant | Maidsville, WV | 4.5 TWh |
| #25 | Merom | Sullivan, IN | 4.4 TWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Solar, LLC | Huntington, UT | 106.9 GWh | 11.2 mi |
| Clover Creek Solar Community Solar | Mona, UT | 196.2 GWh | 64.9 mi |
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| Graphite Solar I | Wellington, UT | 185.5 GWh | 30.9 mi |
| Gunnison Solar | Gunnison, UT | 3.7 GWh | 41.4 mi |
| Hornshadow Solar II, LLC | Castle Dale, UT | 260.0 GWh | 2.8 mi |
| Hornshadow Solar, LLC | Castle Dale, UT | 172.7 GWh | 2.8 mi |
| Hunter Solar LLC (UT) | Clawson, UT | 253.0 GWh | 2.5 mi |
| Huntington | Huntington, UT | 4.3 TWh | 14.4 mi |
| Hydro Plant No 3 | east of Ephraim, UT | 4.6 GWh | 16.5 mi |
| Manti Lower | Manti, UT | 802.0 MWh | 32.2 mi |
| Manti Upper | Manti, UT | 464.0 MWh | 32.2 mi |
| Pavant Solar II LLC | Fillmore, UT | 80.3 GWh | 70.4 mi |
| Pavant Solar III | Filmore, UT | 43.6 GWh | 71.3 mi |
| Payson | Payson, UT | 4.0 MWh | 71.7 mi |
| Sigurd Solar LLC | Sigurd, UT | 201.8 GWh | 57 mi |
| Spanish Fork | Spanish Fork, UT | 14.5 GWh | 69.7 mi |
| Spanish Fork Wind Park 2 LLC | Spanish Fork, UT | 43.3 GWh | 68.6 mi |
| Sunnyside Cogen Associates | Sunnyside, UT | 324.4 GWh | 42.7 mi |
| Unit 4 | Mt Pleasent, UT | 2.3 GWh | 32.9 mi |