Morony — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 2191
- Capacity
- 63 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Hydro
- Technology
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Cascade, MT
- Operating Since
- 1930
- Generators
- 2
- Operator
- NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro)
- Parent Company
- NorthWestern Energy Group
- Annual Generation
- 255,027 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 46.1%
- Balancing Authority
- NorthWestern Energy (NWMT)
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- WECC
Morony
OperatingHydro
Ranked #8 of 23 Hydro plants in MT#263 of 1454 nationally
63 MW Hydro operating in Cascade, MT — NorthWestern Energy (NWMT)
EIAGEMWD
63 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1930
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
47.5817, -111.0609
County
Cascade, MT
Nearby Plants
- RyanHydro55.2 MW · 4.8 km
- CochraneHydro60.4 MW · 11.1 km
- Rainbow (MT)Hydro59 MW · 12.0 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) | NorthWestern Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) | NorthWestern Energy Group | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Ownership Chain
About
The Morony hydroelectric plant is located in Cascade County, Montana. It is owned by NorthWestern Energy Group and operated by NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro). The plant has a total capacity of 63 MW derived from two generators utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. Constructed in 1930, Morony is the 8th largest power plant in Montana out of 23, and ranks 267th nationally out of 1464 plants.
Morony operates within the NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT). In the latest year of available data, Morony generated 255,027 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 46.1%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $777,995.38 per kW, according to FERC filings.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
NorthWestern Energy (NWMT)
Grid Voltage
100 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
Generation
16.8K MWh
Latest Month
255.0K MWh
Annual Generation
46.1%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2022 – Dec 2024
Financial DataBeta
Source: FERC Form 1HIGH
$1,462/kW
Installed Cost
$3.0/MWh
Operating Cost
NorthWestern Corporation
Reporting Utility
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Pricing & Market Data
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
News & Articles (3)Beta
General
George Evans Obituary (1932 - 2026) - Bozeman, MT - Bozeman Daily Chronicle
George Edward Evans, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, after a long, rich life devoted to family, education, and the great...
Legacy | Obituary·4 weeks ago
General
Morony Park in Great Falls to get accessible playground
Morony Park is set for a transformation as city commissioners have approved funding for a new playground designed to be accessible for children of all...
Nonstop Local News Montana·8 months ago
General
Pack a lunch, head to Ryan Dam
Ryan Dam Picnic Island is a great place to enjoy a picnic or to get an up-close view of Ryan Dam and the falls below it.
Great Falls Tribune·11 years ago
Last updated 2026-03-14
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