Morony

336 Rainbow Dam Road, Great Falls, MT 59404

Plant Summary Information

Morony is ranked #25 out of 71 power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Morony is comprised of 2 generators and generated 50.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Morony
Utility Name	NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro)
Location	Cascade County, MT
Initial Operation Date	January 1930
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	255.0 GWh
Annual Consumption	953.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,205 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #183 out of 1,331 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #25 out of 71 Montana Power Plants
Ranked #12 out of 23 Montana Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operators	PPL Montana LLC (2013 to 2013) NorthWestern Energy (2014 to 2020) NorthWestern Energy (MT hdro) (2021 to 2021) NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) (2022 to 2024)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Morony (2191)
Plant Address	336 Rainbow Dam Road, Great Falls, MT 59404
Utility	NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) (13902)
Latitude, Longitude	47.58174, -111.0609
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	January 1930
Annual Generation	255.0 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	Yes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number	99-185-000

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Missouri River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT
Grid Voltage	100.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	NA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	NA
Nameplate Capacity	31.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	24.5 MW
Winter Capacity	24.5 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1930
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	NA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	NA
Nameplate Capacity	31.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	24.5 MW
Winter Capacity	24.5 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1930
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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