Thompson Falls
1610 Maiden Lane, Thompson Falls, MT 59873Plant Summary Information
Thompson Falls is ranked #16 out of 70 power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Thompson Falls is comprised of 7 generators and generated 72.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Thompson Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) |
| Location | Sanders County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1915 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 396.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,540 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #116 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #16 out of 70 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 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 Thompson Falls
Thompson Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Thompson Falls (2195) |
| Plant Address | 1610 Maiden Lane, Thompson Falls, MT 59873 |
| Utility | NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) (13902) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.59316, -115.35824 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1915 |
| Annual Generation | 396.3 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 | 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 | Clark Fork River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator TF5 Details Operating July 1915
| 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 | 7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1915 |
| 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 TF6 Details Operating July 1915
| 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 | 7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1915 |
| 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 TF7 Details Operating July 1915
| 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 | 57.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 53 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 53 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1915 |
| 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 TF3 Details Operating November 1916
| 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 | 7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1916 |
| 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 TF4 Details Operating November 1916
| 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 | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1916 |
| 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 TF2 Details Operating May 1917
| 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 | 7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1917 |
| 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 TF1 Details Operating July 1917
| 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 | 7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1917 |
| 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 |
Thompson Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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