Birch Creek Power
Highway 22, Terreton, ID 83409Plant Summary Information
Birch Creek Power is ranked #47 out of 74 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Birch Creek Power is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Birch Creek Power |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Birch Power Co |
| Location | Clark County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 12.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 46.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,747 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #877 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #108 out of 140 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #47 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Birch Creek Power
Birch Creek Power Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Birch Creek Power (10140) |
| Plant Address | Highway 22, Terreton, ID 83409 |
| Utility | Birch Power Co (1751) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.02744, -112.71944 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 12.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 85-126-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - East (PACE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Birch Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (14354) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating April 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Birch Creek Power Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Felt | Felt, ID | 27.8 GWh | 71.8 mi |
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| Lower No 1 | Idaho Falls, ID | 38.9 GWh | 50.7 mi |
| Lower No 2 | Idaho Falls, ID | 5.4 GWh | 50.7 mi |
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| Upper Power Plant | Idaho Falls, ID | 44.9 GWh | 46.8 mi |
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