Ward Butte Windfarm LLC
28821 Madison Road, Echo, OR 97826Plant Summary Information
Ward Butte Windfarm LLC is ranked #45 out of 50 wind farms in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ward Butte Windfarm LLC generated 3.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Ward Butte Windfarm LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Echo 1 |
| Location | Umatilla County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 14.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 53.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,700 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,121 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #150 out of 275 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #45 out of 50 Oregon Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ward Butte Windfarm LLC
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Ward Butte Windfarm LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ward Butte Windfarm LLC (56975) |
| Plant Address | 28821 Madison Road, Echo, OR 97826 |
| Utility | Echo 1 (56802) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.6967, -119.4097 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2009 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 14.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 08-369-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - West (PACW) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (1738) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | HINKLE_NODET |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | HINKLE_NODET |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 6.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 4 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 4 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 13.3 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Ward Butte Windfarm LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Ward Butte Windfarm LLC.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Top LLC | Echo, OR | 3.4 GWh | 3.9 mi |
| Butter Creek Power LLC | Echo, OR | 9.7 GWh | 0.7 mi |
| Carty Generating Station | Boardman, OR | 3.3 TWh | 19.5 mi |
| Coyote Springs | Boardman, OR | 2.0 TWh | 16.5 mi |
| Coyote Springs II | Boardman, OR | 2.0 TWh | 16.5 mi |
| Finley Buttes Landfill Gas | Boardman, OR | 13.0 GWh | 9.7 mi |
| Four Corners Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 19.5 GWh | 2.2 mi |
| Four Mile Canyon Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 20.4 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| Hermiston Generating Plant | Hermiston, OR | 3.0 TWh | 7.7 mi |
| Hermiston Power Partnership | Hermiston, OR | 3.5 TWh | 8.2 mi |
| McNary | Umatilla, OR | 4.0 TWh | 17.7 mi |
| McNary Dam Fish Attraction Project | Plymouth, WA | 72.5 GWh | 17.6 mi |
| NorWest Energy 9 LLC | Pendleton, OR | 12.2 GWh | 15.6 mi |
| Oregon Trail Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 22.3 GWh | 1.1 mi |
| Pacific Canyon Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 16.8 GWh | 4.7 mi |
| Sand Ranch Windfarm LLC | Echo, OR | 18.9 GWh | 4.8 mi |
| Wagon Trail LLC | Echo, OR | 5.9 GWh | 3.9 mi |
| Wheatridge 1 | Lexington, OR | 243.0 GWh | 14.4 mi |
| Wheatridge East Wind | Lexington, OR | 511.1 GWh | 10.7 mi |
| Wheatridge Hybrid | Morrow, OR | 655.7 GWh | 14.4 mi |