Clearwater Wind I
622 Rock Springs Rd W, Miles City, MT 59301Plant Summary Information
Clearwater Wind I is ranked #23 out of 1,361 wind farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Clearwater Wind I generated 405.9 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
| Plant Name | Clearwater Wind I |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Clearwater Energy Resources LLC |
| Location | Rosebud County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2022 |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #635 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #23 out of 1,361 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4 out of 70 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 22 Montana Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Clearwater Wind I
Clearwater Wind I Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Clearwater Wind I (65577) |
| Plant Address | 622 Rock Springs Rd W, Miles City, MT 59301 |
| Utility | Clearwater Energy Resources LLC (64896) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.81771, -106.37885 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2022 to Feb 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Puget Sound Energy (PSEI) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CW1 Details Operating November 2022
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 365.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 365.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 365.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2022 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 131 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 131 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.82-127 |
| Design Wind Speed | 20.7 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 374 |
Clearwater Wind I Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Highland Wind Project (IA) | Primghar, IA | 1.7 TWh |
| #14 | Rolling Hills Wind Farm | Massena, IA | 1.7 TWh |
| #15 | Fowler Ridge Wind Farm LLC | Fowler, IN | 1.6 TWh |
| #16 | Palo Alto Wind Farm | Emmetsburg, IA | 1.5 TWh |
| #17 | Young Wind | Graham, TX | 1.5 TWh |
| #18 | Grande Prairie Wind Farm | O'Neill, NE | 1.5 TWh |
| #19 | TB Flats | Medicine Bow, WY | 1.4 TWh |
| #20 | Beaver Creek Wind | Ogden, IA | 1.4 TWh |
| #21 | North English | Montezuma, IA | 1.4 TWh |
| #22 | Maverick Creek Wind | Eden, TX | 1.4 TWh |
| #24 | Jordan Creek Wind Farm, LLC | Judyville, IN | 1.3 TWh |
| #25 | Iron Star Wind Project | Dodge City, KS | 1.3 TWh |
| #26 | Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center | Galesburg, KS | 1.3 TWh |
| #27 | Inertia Wind Project | Haskell, TX | 1.2 TWh |
| #28 | Red Cloud Wind LLC | Corona, NM | 1.2 TWh |
| #29 | Thunderhead Wind Energy LLC | Boone, NE | 1.2 TWh |
| #30 | Lacy Creek Wind Energy Center | Sterling City, TX | 1.2 TWh |
| #31 | Sage Draw Wind | Wilson, TX | 1.2 TWh |
| #32 | Santa Rita East | Barnhart, TX | 1.2 TWh |
| #33 | Mesquite Star | Roscoe, TX | 1.2 TWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 14 power plants surrounding Clearwater Wind I.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Wind East | Miles City, MT | 859.1 GWh | 17.9 mi |
| Clearwater Wind II | Miles City, MT | 399.1 GWh | 8.7 mi |
| Clearwater Wind III | Miles City, MT | 201.7 GWh | 8.7 mi |
| Colstrip | Colstrip, MT | 8.9 TWh | 65.5 mi |
| Colstrip Energy LP | Colstrip, MT | 306.2 GWh | 59.7 mi |
| Culbertson Generation Station | Culbertson, MT | 316.6 GWh | 133.6 mi |
| Fort Peck | Fort Peck, MT | 701.2 GWh | 82.5 mi |
| Glendive GT | Glendive, MT | 1.5 GWh | 79 mi |
| Hardin Generator Project | Hardin, MT | 435.4 GWh | 93.6 mi |
| Miles City GT | Miles City, MT | 202.0 MWh | 39.4 mi |
| OREG 1 Inc | Culbertson, MT | 146.0 GWh | 133.6 mi |
| OREG 2 Inc | Culbertson, MT | 110.3 GWh | 133.6 mi |
| South Mills Solar, LLC | Hardin, MT | 5.5 GWh | 96.1 mi |
| Yellowtail | Hardin, MT | 846.0 GWh | 128.9 mi |