Power Plants Near 59755 — Virginia City, MT
2 power plants within 50 miles of ZIP 59755 (Virginia City, Montana). Click any plant for capacity, generation, emissions, and generator-level detail.
Centroid: 45.2938, -111.9461 · County: Madison
| Distance | Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.2 mi | Madison Dam Ennis, MT | Hydroelectric | 16 MW | Northwestern Energy (Mt Hydro) |
| 39.1 mi | Apex Solar Dillon, MT | Solar | 80 MW | Apex Solar Llc |
Power generation near this area
There are 2 power plants within 50 miles of Virginia City, Montana (ZIP 59755), with a combined 96 MW of nameplate capacity. Hydroelectric is the most common fuel type in this area with 1 of the 2 nearby plants. The closest plant is Madison Dam at 20.2 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.
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