American Falls

2891 Fish Hatchery Road, American Falls, ID 83211

Plant Summary Information

American Falls is ranked #21 out of 142 power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

American Falls is comprised of 3 generators and generated 2.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	American Falls
Utility Name	Idaho Power Co
Location	Power County, ID
Initial Operation Date	March 1978
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	206.3 GWh
Annual Consumption	706.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,495 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #202 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #21 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants
Ranked #8 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	American Falls (809)
Plant Address	2891 Fish Hatchery Road, American Falls, ID 83211
Utility	Idaho Power Co (9191)
Latitude, Longitude	42.7778, -112.8764
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	March 1978
Annual Generation	206.3 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	Idaho Power Company (IPCO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Snake River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Idaho Power Co (9191) ID
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	AFPR_1_TOT_GEN-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	AFPR_1_TOT_GEN
Nameplate Capacity	30.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	33.72 MW
Winter Capacity	16.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	March 1978
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	AFPR_1_TOT_GEN-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	AFPR_1_TOT_GEN
Nameplate Capacity	30.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	32.9 MW
Winter Capacity	16.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	OA

First Operation Date	June 1978
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	Yes
Other Modifications	May 2026
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	AFPR_1_TOT_GEN-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	AFPR_1_TOT_GEN
Nameplate Capacity	30.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	20.28 MW
Winter Capacity	16.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	July 1978
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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