Hardin Generator Project
Rt 1 Bx 1144A Sugar Factory Rd, Hardin, MT 59034Plant Summary Information
Hardin Generator Project is ranked #15 out of 70 power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hardin Generator Project is comprised of 1 generator and generated 149.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Hardin Generator Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Heorot Power Management |
| Location | Big Horn County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 435.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,412 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #103 out of 132 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #15 out of 70 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 3 Montana Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.0% Natural Gas : 1.0% |
| Previous Operator |
Rocky Mountain Power Inc (2013 to 2014) Heorot Power Management (2015 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hardin Generator Project
Hardin Generator Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hardin Generator Project (55749) |
| Plant Address | Rt 1 Bx 1144A Sugar Factory Rd, Hardin, MT 59034 |
| Utility | Heorot Power Management (16233) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.7578, -107.6 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2006 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2006 |
| Annual Generation | 435.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.0% Natural Gas : 1.0% |
| 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 | 02-173-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Bighorn River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator UNT1 Details Operating March 2006
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 115.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 107 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 107 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Hardin Generator Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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