Dave Gates Generating Station

A 203.1 MW natural gas power plant in Deer Lodge, Montana, owned by NorthWestern Energy (MT wind/thermal), commissioned in 2011.

Facility nameplate · EIA Plant ID 56908Natural Gas
Nameplate capacity
203.1 MW
Primary fuel
Natural Gas
Commissioned
2011
Time in queue (2007→2010)
2.6 yrs
Owner
NorthWestern Energy (MT wind/thermal)
Location
Deer Lodge, Montana
Coordinates
46.1047, -112.8766
Generation (2024)
474.7 GWh
Status
Operating
Technology
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Units
3

This facility was matched to a Non-ISO West interconnection request (LBNL Queued Up): queued 2007, commercial operation 2010 — 2.6 years in the queue. See the West queue or typical durations.

Location

Map of the United States showing the location of Dave Gates Generating Station

Deer Lodge, Montana · 46.1047, -112.8766

Reported annual generation

YearGWh
2015427.7
2016262.9
2017251.3
2018220.9
2019226.7
2020179.3
2021263.7
2022406
2023547.5
2024474.7

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