North Valmy
I 80 Stonehouse Exit, Valmy, NV 89438Plant Summary Information
North Valmy is ranked #8 out of 112 power plants in Nevada in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
North Valmy is comprised of 2 generators and generated 799.8 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | North Valmy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sierra Pacific Power Co |
| Location | Humboldt County, NV |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1981 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 1.7 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #561 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #403 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #8 out of 112 Nevada Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 18 Nevada Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 74.7% Bituminous Coal : 25.3% |
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Monthly Net Generation for North Valmy
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North Valmy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | North Valmy (8224) |
| Plant Address | I 80 Stonehouse Exit, Valmy, NV 89438 |
| Utility | Sierra Pacific Power Co (17166) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.88132, -117.15161 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1981 |
| Annual Generation | 1.7 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 74.7% Bituminous Coal : 25.3% |
| 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 | Nevada Power Company (NEVP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Sierra Pacific Power Co (17166) NV |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
RUBY PIPELINE LLC Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | Valmy is connected to Pinyon Pipeline Company, LLC which is owned by Tallgrass Energy. |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1981
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 277.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 254 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 254 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal / Subbituminous 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 | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1985
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 289.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 268 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 268 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / 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 |
| Planned New Prime Mover | ST |
| Planned Energy Source | NG |
| Planned New Nameplate Capacity | 289.8 MW |
| Planned Repower | May 2026 |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
North Valmy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power Co | 1221 W. Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
| Sierra Pacific Power Co | P O Box 10100 6100 Neil Road, Reno, NV 89520 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
| Idaho Power Co | 1221 W. Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
| Sierra Pacific Power Co | P O Box 10100 6100 Neil Road, Reno, NV 89520 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
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