95 MW Sub. Coal operating in Campbell, WY — Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region
95 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Steam Coal
Technology
2008
Operating Since
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Black Hills Power, Inc. | Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power | — |
| Owner(s) | Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power | Black Hills | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Wygen 2 is a 95 MW subbituminous coal-fired power plant located in Campbell County, Wyoming. The plant, which began operating in 2008, has a single generator utilizing conventional steam coal technology. It is owned by Black Hills and operated by Black Hills Power, Inc. The plant's balancing authority is the Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region, and it falls within the WECC NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, Wygen 2 generated 581,471 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 69.6%. According to state rankings, Wygen 2 is the 7th largest of 9 coal plants in Wyoming. Nationally, it ranks 76th out of 89 coal plants. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $2017.58 per kW, based on FERC filings.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region
Grid Voltage
230 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
60.6K MWh
Latest Month
581.5K MWh
Annual Generation
69.6%
Capacity Factor
$2,110/kW
Installed Cost
$32.2/MWh
Operating Cost
Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power Company
Reporting Utility
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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