Cochrane
336 Rainbow Dam Road, Great Falls, MT 59404Plant Summary Information
Cochrane is ranked #28 out of 70 power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cochrane is comprised of 2 generators and generated 63.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Cochrane |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) |
| Location | Cascade County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1958 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 244.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 880.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,069 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #190 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #28 out of 70 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 23 Montana Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operators |
PPL Montana LLC (2013 to 2013) NorthWestern Energy (2014 to 2020) NorthWestern Energy (MT hdro) (2021 to 2021) NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) (2022 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cochrane
Cochrane Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cochrane (2182) |
| Plant Address | 336 Rainbow Dam Road, Great Falls, MT 59404 |
| Utility | NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) (13902) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.5375, -111.19497 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1958 |
| Annual Generation | 244.7 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 99-185-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Missouri River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 100.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator COC1 Details Operating July 1958
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 28.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 31 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 31 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1958 |
| 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 COC2 Details OA July 1958
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 32 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 32 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 32 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | July 1958 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Cochrane Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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