American Falls
2891 Fish Hatchery Road, American Falls, ID 83211Plant Summary Information
American Falls is ranked #19 out of 140 power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
American Falls is comprised of 3 generators and generated 73.7 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.
| Plant Name | American Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Idaho Power Co |
| Location | Power County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1978 |
| Last Update | Oct 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 242.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 866.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,165 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #192 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #19 out of 140 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for American Falls
American Falls Details
| 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 Oct 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1978 |
| Annual Generation | 242.4 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 |
Generator 3 Details Operating March 1978
| 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 | 34.81 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1978
| 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 | 35.03 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details OA July 1978
| 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 | 30.58 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | Yes |
| Other Modifications | June 2025 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
American Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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