Where is Jim Bridger?

In Sweetwater County, Wyoming (WY). 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 Jim Bridger?

2 GW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Jim Bridger?

EIA-860M names PacifiCorp 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 Jim Bridger LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — PacifiCorp 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 "Jim Bridger LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Jim Bridger still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Jim Bridger

Jim Bridger is a 2 GW natural gas power plant in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, operated by PacifiCorp. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1974 and 1979.

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: 2,326 MW; 2,119 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 1974–1979
EIA plant ID: 8066

Where it is

Loading map…

County: Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Coordinates: 41.7378, -108.7875
Balancing authority: PACE
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: PacifiCorp
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal, Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 1 GW, Coal 1 GW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant PacifiCorp reports to EIA →

Jim Bridger: FAQ

Where is Jim Bridger?: In Sweetwater County, Wyoming (WY). 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 Jim Bridger?: 2 GW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Jim Bridger?: EIA-860M names PacifiCorp 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 Jim Bridger LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — PacifiCorp 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 "Jim Bridger LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Jim Bridger still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.