Query
Mystic
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Mystic
Generated
2026-10-17T12:50:45.254Z

Briefing on Mystic

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 17, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
12 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1925
Operating since
2
Generators
50.9%
Capacity factor
54 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Mystic is a 12 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Montana, currently Operating.

Mystic is reported in Montana since 1925 under NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro). Available operating and financial measures include 50.9% capacity factor and 54 GWh annual generation; $2236/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Stillwater, Montana
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro)
Operator
NorthWestern Energy (MT Hydro)
Grid
NorthWestern Energy (NWMT)
Plant ID
2192

What stands out

1

Mystic is a 12 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Montana with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 50.9% capacity factor and 54 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $12.2/MWh OpEx, $2236/kW CapEx.

4

Latest linked story: “Mystic Lake hydro project that tamed Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness waters turns 100” (Bozeman Daily Chronicle, 2025-05-09).

Market and operating context

Balancing authority
NorthWestern Energy (NWMT)
NERC region
WECC
State rank
#18 of 23
National rank
#612 of 1,462

Why it matters

For this asset, operating status, generation, ownership, and linked events are the primary facts for performance and asset-level diligence. The exact chart and source-linked records below let the reader test those facts before moving to a deeper report.