Rocky Mountain Power’s Huntington, Hunter and Currant Creek plants have received Generation Knowledge Service Plant Operational Excellence Awards from Navigant, an industry consulting services firm. The awards recognize coal-fueled and combined-cycle power plants that have demonstrated excellence in cost and operational management, as well as improved performance and reliability.
Huntington plant was recognized as the top performer for coal plants under 500 megawatts, with Hunter plant as runner-up. Currant Creek plant was honored as the top performer for combined-cycle power plants. The GKS Plant Operational Excellence Awards are based on a review of non-fuel operations and maintenance costs, as well as availability and reliability measures.
“In this time of continual operational and cost pressures in the generation industry, I am amazed at the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the dedicated people operating these plants,” said Dale Probasco, managing director of global generation services at Navigant. “They continue to make them a viable and vital part of providing energy across the United States, and they truly represent the best in our industry.”