Power Plants Near 59859 — Plains, MT
2 power plants within 50 miles of ZIP 59859 (Plains, Montana). Click any plant for capacity, generation, emissions, and generator-level detail.
Centroid: 47.4734, -114.8930 · County: Sanders
| Distance | Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.2 mi | Thompson Falls Thompson Falls, MT | Hydroelectric | 98 MW | Northwestern Energy (Mt Hydro) |
| 33.8 mi | Selis Ksanka Qlispe Polson, MT | Hydroelectric | 228 MW | Energy Keepers Inc |
Power generation near this area
There are 2 power plants within 50 miles of Plains, Montana (ZIP 59859), with a combined 326 MW of nameplate capacity. Hydroelectric is the most common fuel type in this area with 2 of the 2 nearby plants. The closest plant is Thompson Falls at 23.2 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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