Rainbow (MT)
Rainbow (MT) is a 59 MW hydroelectric power plant in Cascade County, Montana, operated by NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro). EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 2013.
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
- 59 MW
- 64 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 2013
- EIA plant ID
- 2193
Where it is
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- County
- Cascade County, Montana
- Coordinates
- 47.5344, -111.2045
- Balancing authority
- NWMT
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro)
- Primary energy source
- Hydro
- Technologies
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
Rainbow (MT): FAQ
- Where is Rainbow (MT)?
- In Cascade 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 Rainbow (MT)?
- 59 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Rainbow (MT)?
- EIA-860M names NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) 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 Rainbow (MT) LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro) 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 "Rainbow (MT) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Rainbow (MT) still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.