Bennett Mountain
2750 NE Industrial Way, Mountain Home, ID 83647Plant Summary Information
Bennett Mountain is ranked #5 out of 142 power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bennett Mountain is comprised of 1 generator and generated 239.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Bennett Mountain |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Idaho Power Co |
| Location | Elmore County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 999.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 12.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #747 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #435 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 9 Idaho Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bennett Mountain
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Bennett Mountain
Bennett Mountain Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bennett Mountain (55733) |
| Plant Address | 2750 NE Industrial Way, Mountain Home, ID 83647 |
| Utility | Idaho Power Co (9191) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.14715, -115.66664 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2007 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2005 |
| Annual Generation | 999.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHWEST PIPELINE GP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BMPR_GNODE011 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BMPR_2_G011 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 172.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 185.12 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 200.54 MW |
| Minimum Load | 120.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2005 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Bennett Mountain Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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