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Hauser is a 17.7 MW hydroelectric power plant in the United States, operated by NorthWestern Energy and commissioned in 1933. Ranked #520 of 1,469 hydro plants in the United States, Hauser's 17.7 MW accounts for 0.02% of the country's total hydro capacity of 117,947 MW. The largest hydro plant in the United States is Grand Coulee Dam at 6,809 MW, making Hauser 384 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Canyon Ferry (Hydro, 49.8 MW) and Holter (Hydro, 38.4 MW). The facility is situated in Montana, approximately 40 km from Helena.

Capacity
17.7 MW
Commissioning Year
1933

93 years old

Owner
NorthWestern Energy
Location
46.7659°, -111.8873°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 4,178. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #20,553 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #4,701 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

93 years in operation

Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years

Operator portfolio

NorthWestern Energy operates 14 plants totalling 489 MW

Regional density

10 plants within 100 km, 212 MW combined

Nearest plant: Green Meadow Solar LLC (15.6 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 46.765900, -111.887300
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Hauser is a hydro power plant producing approximately 62 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Hydro
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
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