Big Fork
Hwy 35 & Hwy 209, Big Fork, MT 59911Plant Summary Information
Big Fork is ranked #21 out of 23 hydroelectric power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Fork is comprised of 3 generators and generated 5.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Big Fork |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PacifiCorp |
| Location | Flathead County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1910 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 25.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 91.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,786 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #698 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #51 out of 70 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 23 Montana Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Fork
Big Fork Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Fork (6459) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 35 & Hwy 209, Big Fork, MT 59911 |
| Utility | PacifiCorp (14354) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 48.0592, -114.0708 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1910 |
| Annual Generation | 25.1 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - East (PACE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Swan River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (14354) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating July 1910
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1910 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1927 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1928 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Big Fork Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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