Fort Churchill

Yerington, Nevada

Capacity: 230 MW
Status: Operating
Fuel: Natural gas
Technology: Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Operator: Sierra Pacific Power Co
City: Yerington
County: Lyon County
State: Nevada
Operational date: September 1968
Balancing authority: NEVP

Fort Churchill is a 230 MW natural gas power plant in Yerington, Nevada. Operated by Sierra Pacific Power Co, it has been operating since 1968. The facility is located in Lyon County, within the NEVP balancing authority.

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA-860M)