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Cochrane

Cochrane is a 59.4 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Cascade County, Montana, operated by NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro).

Plant statusOperating
  1. Planning (completed)
  2. Consented (completed)
  3. Construction (completed)
  4. OperatingJul 1958 (current stage)
  5. Closed (not yet reached)

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Generators

Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.

UnitTechnologyCapacityStatusOnlineRetired / planned retirement
COC2Conventional Hydroelectric31 MW OperatingJul 1958
COC1Conventional Hydroelectric28 MW OperatingJul 1958

Plant details

Operator
NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro)
Location
Cascade County, Montana
Balancing authority
NWMT
Sector
Electric Utility
Capacity
Operating: 59.4 MW
First unit online
Jul 1958
EIA plant ID
2182

Location

47.5375, -111.1950

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem