Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings

Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings is a 2 MW coal power plant in Yellowstone County, Montana, operated by Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 2011.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity
1.5 MW
1.5 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2011
EIA plant ID
62319

Where it is

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County
Yellowstone County, Montana
Coordinates
45.7653, -108.4992
Balancing authority
NWMT
Sector
Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings
Primary energy source
Coal
Technologies
Conventional Steam Coal
Status
Operating

Every plant Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings reports to EIA →

Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings: FAQ

Where is Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings?
In Yellowstone County, Montana (MT). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings?
2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings?
EIA-860M names Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.