Foote Creek III
180 EX373 N 2MI RTE13, McFadden, WY 82083Plant Summary Information
Foote Creek III is ranked #26 out of 30 wind farms in Wyoming in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Foote Creek III generated 14.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Foote Creek III |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PacifiCorp |
| Location | Carbon County, WY |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 14.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 49.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,496 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,098 out of 1,354 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #58 out of 72 Wyoming Power Plants | |
| Ranked #26 out of 30 Wyoming Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Terra-Gen Operating Co LLC (2013 to 2017) Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind (2018 to 2021) PacifiCorp (2022 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Foote Creek III
Foote Creek III Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Foote Creek III (55609) |
| Plant Address | 180 EX373 N 2MI RTE13, McFadden, WY 82083 |
| Utility | PacifiCorp (14354) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.66647, -106.18328 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Annual Generation | 14.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| 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 | 99-127-00 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - East (PACE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (14354) WY |
| Grid Voltage | 135.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 1999
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 24.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 24.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 24.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1999 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 6 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 6 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V136-4.2 |
| Design Wind Speed | 22.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 446 |
Foote Creek III Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Foote Creek III.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcova | Alcova, WY | 68.1 GWh | 66.8 mi |
| Boswell Wind | Rock River, WY | 3.2 GWh | 23.8 mi |
| Dunlap | Medicine Bow, WY | 432.0 GWh | 26.1 mi |
| Ekola Flats | Hanna, WY | 748.1 GWh | 20.5 mi |
| Foote Creek I | McFadden, WY | 215.5 GWh | 2.8 mi |
| Foote Creek IV | Rock River, WY | 11.6 GWh | 0.6 mi |
| Foote Creek Rim | WY | 65.0 GWh | 2.8 mi |
| Fremont Canyon | Alcova, WY | 176.3 GWh | 64.2 mi |
| Happy Jack Windpower Project | Cheyenne, WY | 56.8 GWh | 71.4 mi |
| High Plains | Rock River, WY | 342.1 GWh | 8.9 mi |
| Kortes | Sinclair, WY | 146.2 GWh | 50.2 mi |
| McFadden Ridge | Rock River, WY | 104.3 GWh | 10.7 mi |
| Medicine Bow | Medicine Bow, WY | 10.9 GWh | 12.1 mi |
| Roundhouse Wind Energy Project | Cheyenne, WY | 845.9 GWh | 68.3 mi |
| Seminoe | Sinclair, WY | 140.7 GWh | 50.3 mi |
| Seven Mile Hill | Medicine Bow, WY | 463.2 GWh | 20.1 mi |
| Silver Sage Windpower | Cheyenne, WY | 108.8 GWh | 70.6 mi |
| Sinclair Oil Refinery | Sinclair, WY | 7.7 GWh | 48.4 mi |
| TB Flats | Medicine Bow, WY | 1.4 TWh | 35.4 mi |
| Whiskey Hill Solar | Walden, CO | 2.4 GWh | 59.3 mi |