Reduced power generation in the Missouri River Basin
9/16/2024 2:16:53 PM
CATEGORIES:
Energy
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Montana
North Dakota
Nebraska
South Dakota
Start Date: 1/1/2024
- End Date: 8/31/2024
The six mainstem power plants along the Upper Missouri River generated 912 million kilowatt hours of electricity in August, compared to typical energy generation in August of 1,007 million kWh. The power plants were projected to generate 8.1 billion kWh of electricity in 2024, compared to the long-term average of 9.4 billion kWh.
Billings Gazette (Mont.), Sept 11, 2024
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