Big Sky Dairy Digester
2395 S. 1500 E, Gooding, ID 83330Plant Summary Information
Big Sky Dairy Digester is ranked #27 out of 73 other biomass gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Sky Dairy Digester is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Big Sky Dairy Digester |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | DF-AP #1 LLC |
| Location | Gooding County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 9.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 115.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,506 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 73 Other Biomass Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #112 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 4 Idaho Other Biomass Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas |
| Previous Operator |
DF-AP #1 LLC (2013 to 2025) Amp Americas II Holdings, LLC (2021 to 2021) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Sky Dairy Digester
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Big Sky Dairy Digester Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Sky Dairy Digester (57393) |
| Plant Address | 2395 S. 1500 E, Gooding, ID 83330 |
| Utility | DF-AP #1 LLC (56718) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.8656, -114.7914 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2010 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 9.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | QF 07-313-001 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 January 2009
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2009 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating January 2009
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2009 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Big Sky Dairy Digester Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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