Fontenelle
n/a, Le Barge, WY 83101Plant Summary Information
Fontenelle is ranked #47 out of 69 power plants in Wyoming in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fontenelle is comprised of 1 generator and generated 17.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Fontenelle |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Lincoln County, WY |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1968 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 63.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 226.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,629 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #452 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #47 out of 69 Wyoming Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 15 Wyoming Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fontenelle
Fontenelle Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fontenelle (4185) |
| Plant Address | , Le Barge, WY 83101 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.02701, -110.06397 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1968 |
| Annual Generation | 63.7 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 | 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 | Fontenelle Reservoir-Green Riv |
| 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 May 1968
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.91 |
| Summer Capacity | 11.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Fontenelle Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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