Power Plants Near 59873 — Thompson Falls, MT
3 power plants within 50 miles of ZIP 59873 (Thompson Falls, Montana). Click any plant for capacity, generation, emissions, and generator-level detail.
Centroid: 47.6016, -115.3602 · County: Sanders
| Distance | Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Thompson Falls Thompson Falls, MT | Hydroelectric | 98 MW | Northwestern Energy (Mt Hydro) |
| 30.3 mi | Noxon Rapids Noxon, MT | Hydroelectric | 488 MW | Avista Corp |
| 46.3 mi | Cabinet Gorge Clark Fork, ID | Hydroelectric | 265 MW | Avista Corp |
Power generation near this area
There are 3 power plants within 50 miles of Thompson Falls, Montana (ZIP 59873), with a combined 851 MW of nameplate capacity. Hydroelectric is the most common fuel type in this area with 3 of the 3 nearby plants. The closest plant is Thompson Falls at 0.6 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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