Bannock County LFG to Energy
1500 N. Fort Hall Mine Rd, Pocatello, ID 83204Plant Summary Information
Bannock County LFG to Energy is ranked #4 out of 4 landfill gas power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bannock County LFG to Energy is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.0 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Bannock County LFG to Energy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Bannock County Landfill |
| Location | Bannock County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2014 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 12.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 129.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,808 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #188 out of 274 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #108 out of 138 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 4 Idaho Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bannock County LFG to Energy
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Bannock County LFG to Energy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bannock County LFG to Energy (59529) |
| Plant Address | 1500 N. Fort Hall Mine Rd, Pocatello, ID 83204 |
| Utility | Bannock County Landfill (59239) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.78778, -112.36556 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2014 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 12.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 14-224-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) |
| NAICS Code | Solid Waste Landfill (562212) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating May 2014
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2014 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator GEN 2 Details Operating May 2019
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2019 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Bannock County LFG to Energy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| #178 | Berlin Landfill Gas | Berlin, WI | 13.6 GWh |
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| #180 | Tazewell Gas Recovery | East Peoria, IL | 13.5 GWh |
| #181 | Nashua Plant | Nashua, NH | 13.4 GWh |
| #182 | Onslow Power Producers | Jacksonville, NC | 13.2 GWh |
| #183 | Waste Mangement Redwood LFGTE | Novato, CA | 13.1 GWh |
| #184 | GLRA Landfill | Lebanon, PA | 13.1 GWh |
| #185 | Frederick County LFGTE Facility | Winchester, VA | 13.0 GWh |
| #186 | Seminole Energy | Geneva, FL | 13.0 GWh |
| #187 | Tullytown | Morrisville, PA | 12.6 GWh |
| #189 | G2 Energy Hay Rd | Vacaville, CA | 12.2 GWh |
| #190 | Waxdale | Sturtevant, WI | 36.8 GWh |
| #191 | New River | Dublin, VA | 12.7 GWh |
| #192 | Southbridge Landfill Gas-to-Energy | Southbridge, MA | 11.9 GWh |
| #193 | Nodal Power | Sunland Park, NM | 11.8 GWh |
| #194 | CG PS Portfolio 1, LLC | Kathleen, GA | 11.6 GWh |
| #195 | Davidson Gas Producers LLC | Lexington, NC | 11.5 GWh |
| #196 | CII Methane Management IV, LLC | Smithfield, NC | 11.3 GWh |
| #197 | Black Oak Power Producers | Hartville, MO | 11.2 GWh |
| #198 | Lake Gas Recovery | Northbrook, IL | 11.0 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
| American Falls | American Falls, ID | 242.4 GWh | 25.9 mi |
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| American Falls Solar II | American Falls, ID | 45.1 GWh | 19.7 mi |
| Cedar Creek Wind, LLC | Shelley, ID | 485.9 GWh | 40.4 mi |
| City Power Plant | Idaho Falls, ID | 40.4 GWh | 51.2 mi |
| Gem State | Idaho Falls, ID | 108.5 GWh | 45.7 mi |
| Goshen Phase II | Idaho Falls, ID | 369.2 GWh | 54 mi |
| Grace | Grace, ID | 88.1 GWh | 33.8 mi |
| Horse Butte Wind I, LLC | Iona, ID | 167.4 GWh | 52.4 mi |
| Last Chance | Grace, ID | 4.5 GWh | 35.9 mi |
| Lower No 1 | Idaho Falls, ID | 38.9 GWh | 49.5 mi |
| Lower No 2 | Idaho Falls, ID | 5.4 GWh | 49.4 mi |
| Mink Creek Hydro | Preston, ID | 11.0 GWh | 50.9 mi |
| Oneida | Riverdale, ID | 42.0 GWh | 47.7 mi |
| Power County Wind Park North | American Falls, ID | 61.3 GWh | 19.7 mi |
| Power County Wind Park South | American Falls, ID | 53.4 GWh | 20.7 mi |
| Rockland Wind Farm | American Falls, ID | 250.6 GWh | 28.3 mi |
| Simplot Leasing Don Plant | Pocatello, ID | 66.4 GWh | 11.8 mi |
| Soda | Soda Springs, ID | 19.1 GWh | 35.4 mi |
| Wolverine Creek | Idaho Falls, ID | 163.5 GWh | 51.3 mi |