Fremont Canyon
n/a, Alcova, WY 82620Plant Summary Information
Fremont Canyon is ranked #35 out of 69 power plants in Wyoming in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fremont Canyon is comprised of 2 generators and generated 14.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Fremont Canyon |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Natrona County, WY |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1960 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 176.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 643.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,474 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #237 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #35 out of 69 Wyoming Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 15 Wyoming Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fremont Canyon
Fremont Canyon Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fremont Canyon (4176) |
| Plant Address | , Alcova, WY 82620 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.4766, -106.7959 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1960 |
| Annual Generation | 176.3 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 | North Platte River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) WY |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1960
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 33.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 33.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 33.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1960 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 33.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 33.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 33.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1961 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Fremont Canyon Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Dave Johnston | Glen Rock, WY | 3.7 TWh | 57.5 mi |
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| Foote Creek I | McFadden, WY | 215.5 GWh | 66.1 mi |
| Foote Creek III | McFadden, WY | 14.6 GWh | 64.2 mi |
| Foote Creek IV | Rock River, WY | 11.6 GWh | 63.8 mi |
| Glenrock | Glenrock, WY | 314.1 GWh | 61.4 mi |
| Kortes | Sinclair, WY | 146.2 GWh | 21.3 mi |
| McFadden Ridge | Rock River, WY | 104.3 GWh | 66.4 mi |
| Medicine Bow | Medicine Bow, WY | 10.9 GWh | 52.6 mi |
| Pioneer Wind Park, LLC | Glenrock, WY | 226.3 GWh | 50.3 mi |
| Rolling Hills | Glenrock, WY | 187.8 GWh | 62.4 mi |
| Seminoe | Sinclair, WY | 140.7 GWh | 22.9 mi |
| Seven Mile Hill | Medicine Bow, WY | 463.2 GWh | 44 mi |
| Sinclair Oil Refinery | Sinclair, WY | 6.2 GWh | 50.8 mi |
| TB Flats | Medicine Bow, WY | 1.4 TWh | 35.4 mi |
| Top of the World Windpower Project | Glenrock, WY | 282.6 GWh | 59.9 mi |