Turnbull Hydro
51 4th Lane SW, Fairfield, MT 59436Plant Summary Information
Turnbull Hydro is ranked #21 out of 23 hydroelectric power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Turnbull Hydro is comprised of 2 generators and generated 18.0 GWh during the 3-month period between April 2025 to July 2025.
| Plant Name | Turnbull Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Turnbull Hydro LLC |
| Location | Teton County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2011 |
| Last Update | Jul 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 19.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 98.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,421 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #719 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #55 out of 71 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 23 Montana Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Turnbull Hydro
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Turnbull Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Turnbull Hydro (57690) |
| Plant Address | 51 4th Lane SW, Fairfield, MT 59436 |
| Utility | Turnbull Hydro LLC (57018) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.60528, -112.09694 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2011 to Jul 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 19.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 08-725-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Spring Valley Canal |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 2011
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 2011
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Turnbull Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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