PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/56908
EIA plant 56908
Anaconda · Deer Lodge · MT
Dave Gates Generating Station
Operated by NorthWestern Energy (MT wind/thermal)
Published location
Where is Dave Gates Generating Station?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
46.104713, -112.876605
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 67,854 MWh |
| 2 | 39,707 MWh |
| 3 | 28,225 MWh |
| 4 | 28,555 MWh |
| 5 | 26,105 MWh |
| 6 | 25,083 MWh |
| 7 | 35,193 MWh |
| 8 | 38,534 MWh |
| 9 | 42,277 MWh |
| 10 | 48,917 MWh |
| 11 | 54,196 MWh |
| 12 | 40,050 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 67.7 | OP |
| 2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 67.7 | OP |
| 3 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 67.7 | OP |
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Identity, technology and limitations
EIA plant ID
56908
Sector
Electric Utility
Water source
Unavailable
Data edition
2024-final