Power Plants Near 59043 — Lame Deer, MT

Power generation near this area

There are 2 power plants within 50 miles of Lame Deer, Montana (ZIP 59043), with a combined 1,694 MW of nameplate capacity. Coal is the most common fuel type in this area with 2 of the 2 nearby plants. The closest plant is Colstrip at 19.5 miles.

Nameplate capacity is the maximum output a plant can produce under ideal conditions — actual generation depends on fuel availability, demand, and maintenance schedules. Capacity factor (shown on individual plant pages) measures how much of that theoretical maximum a plant actually delivers over a year. Nuclear plants typically run above 90%; solar and wind range from 20–45% depending on location and weather.

All data comes from federal EIA and EPA releases. For a printable version of this proximity search, use the report link below. To explore all plants in Montana, visit the Montana state page.