Birch Creek Power
Highway 22, Terreton, ID 83409Plant Summary Information
Birch Creek Power is ranked #42 out of 56 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 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Birch Creek Power |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Birch Power Co |
| Location | Clark County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 9.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 33.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,205 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #941 out of 1,242 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #105 out of 121 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #42 out of 56 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 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 9.2 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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|---|---|---|---|
| #931 | Calligan Creek Hydroelectric Project | Snoqualmie, WA | 9.4 GWh |
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| #933 | Hollidays Bridge Hydro | Honea Path, SC | 9.3 GWh |
| #934 | Upper Beaver Falls Project | Beaver Falls, NY | 9.3 GWh |
| #935 | Gouldtown | Lyonsdale, NY | 9.3 GWh |
| #936 | Drop 5 | Calexico, CA | 9.2 GWh |
| #937 | Superior Falls | Ironwood, MI | 9.2 GWh |
| #938 | Pleasant Valley Hydro | Bishop, CA | 9.2 GWh |
| #939 | Upper Sterling | Rock Falls, IL | 9.2 GWh |
| #940 | Knife Falls | Cloquet, MN | 9.2 GWh |
| #942 | Barber Dam | Boise, ID | 9.2 GWh |
| #943 | Winton | Winton, MN | 9.1 GWh |
| #944 | Ephratah | Saint Johnsville, NY | 9.1 GWh |
| #945 | Eel Weir | Oswegatchie, NY | 9.1 GWh |
| #946 | Marshfield 6 | Marshfield, VT | 9.1 GWh |
| #947 | Gold Creek | Juneau, AK | 9.1 GWh |
| #948 | Saxon Falls | Saxon, WI | 9.1 GWh |
| #949 | Strawberry Creek | Bedford, WY | 9.0 GWh |
| #950 | Big Pine Creek | Big Pine, CA | 9.0 GWh |
| #951 | Copenhagen Plant | Copenhagen, NY | 9.0 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
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