Ashton

1338 N 3300 E, Ashton, ID 83420

Plant Summary Information

Ashton is ranked #35 out of 75 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Ashton is comprised of 3 generators and generated 5.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Ashton
Utility Name	PacifiCorp
Location	Fremont County, ID
Initial Operation Date	July 1917
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	32.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	119.4 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,622 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #591 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #86 out of 141 Idaho Power Plants
Ranked #35 out of 75 Idaho Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Ashton (825)
Plant Address	1338 N 3300 E, Ashton, ID 83420
Utility	PacifiCorp (14354)
Latitude, Longitude	44.07863, -111.49733
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	July 1917
Annual Generation	32.6 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	PacifiCorp - East (PACE)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Henrys Fork Of The Snake River
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	PacifiCorp (14354) ID
Grid Voltage	46.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	2.7 MW
Winter Capacity	2.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1917
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
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.2 MW
Winter Capacity	2.2 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1925
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
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.2 MW
Winter Capacity	2.2 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1925
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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#584	Red Mountain	Fallbrook, CA	34.3 GWh
#585	Cedar Falls (WI)	Menomonie, WI	34.3 GWh
#586	Yelm	Yelm, WA	33.7 GWh
#587	Allegheny No. 5 Hydro Station	Schenley, PA	33.5 GWh
#588	Berrien Springs	Berrien Springs, MI	32.9 GWh
#589	Chili Bar	Placerville, CA	32.8 GWh
#590	S D Warren Westbrook	Westbrook, ME	32.7 GWh
#592	Minetto	Minetto, NY	32.6 GWh
#593	McClure Dam	Marquette, MI	32.4 GWh
#594	Clearwater 1	Idleyld Park, OR	32.2 GWh
#595	Neversink	Grahmsville, NY	32.0 GWh
#596	Grand Rapids	Ingalls, MI	31.9 GWh
#597	McSwain	Snelling, CA	31.8 GWh
#598	Essex Junction 19	Essex Junction, VT	31.8 GWh
#599	Allegheny No 6 Hydro Station	Ford City, PA	31.7 GWh
#600	Camanche	Clements & Wallace, CA	31.7 GWh
#601	Fish Creek	Idleyld Park, OR	31.7 GWh

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Plant Name	Plant Location	Annual Generation	Distance
BYUI Central Energy Facility	Rexburg, ID	39.9 GWh	23.1 mi
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Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project	Chester, ID	8.0 GWh	6 mi
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Dry Creek Project	Howe, ID	10.1 GWh	60.8 mi
Falls River Hydro	Ashton, ID	47.4 GWh	7.3 mi
Felt	Felt, ID	27.8 GWh	15.6 mi
Gem State	Idaho Falls, ID	108.5 GWh	54.6 mi
Goshen Phase II	Idaho Falls, ID	369.2 GWh	45.5 mi
Horse Butte Wind I, LLC	Iona, ID	167.4 GWh	49.2 mi
Island Park	Island Park, ID	17.9 GWh	24 mi
Kettle Butte Digester, LLC	Roberts, ID	9.2 GWh	49.7 mi
Lake (WY)	Yellowstone, WY	515.0 MWh	51.3 mi
Lower No 1	Idaho Falls, ID	38.9 GWh	50.7 mi
Lower No 2	Idaho Falls, ID	5.4 GWh	50.7 mi
Meadow Creek Project Company	Idaho Falls, ID	325.0 GWh	41.2 mi
Old Faithful	Yellowstone, WY	273.0 MWh	41.8 mi
Palisades Dam	Palisades, ID	744.4 GWh	53.4 mi
Upper Power Plant	Idaho Falls, ID	44.9 GWh	45.6 mi
Wolverine Creek	Idaho Falls, ID	163.5 GWh	48.5 mi