Buffalo Bill
n/a, Cody, WY 82414Plant Summary Information
Buffalo Bill is ranked #43 out of 66 power plants in Wyoming in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Buffalo Bill is comprised of 3 generators and generated 15.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Buffalo Bill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Park County, WY |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1992 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 64.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 240.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,541 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #446 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #43 out of 66 Wyoming Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 15 Wyoming Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Buffalo Bill
Buffalo Bill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Buffalo Bill (7317) |
| Plant Address | Cody, WY 82414 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.50817, -109.17066 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1992 |
| Annual Generation | 64.3 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 | Western Area Power Administration UGP West (WAUW) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Shoshone River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) WY |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1992
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating September 1992
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating September 1992
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Buffalo Bill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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