McFadden Ridge
700 Wyoming Highway 13, Rock River, WY 82083Plant Summary Information
McFadden Ridge is ranked #44 out of 69 power plants in Wyoming in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
McFadden Ridge generated 29.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | McFadden Ridge |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PacifiCorp |
| Location | Albany County, WY |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 104.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 407.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,460 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #908 out of 1,369 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #44 out of 69 Wyoming Power Plants | |
| Ranked #26 out of 27 Wyoming Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for McFadden Ridge
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for McFadden Ridge
McFadden Ridge Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | McFadden Ridge (57039) |
| Plant Address | 700 Wyoming Highway 13, Rock River, WY 82083 |
| Utility | PacifiCorp (14354) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.7244, -105.9906 |
| Generation Dates on File | Sep 2009 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 104.8 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - East (PACE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (14354) WY |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 35.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 28.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 28.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2009 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 19 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 19 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.85-87 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
McFadden Ridge Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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