Bliss
1925 Power Plant Road, Bliss, ID 83314Plant Summary Information
Bliss is ranked #14 out of 140 power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bliss is comprised of 3 generators and generated 71.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Bliss |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Idaho Power Co |
| Location | Gooding County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1949 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 332.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,774 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #145 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #14 out of 140 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bliss
Bliss Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bliss (810) |
| Plant Address | 1925 Power Plant Road, Bliss, ID 83314 |
| Utility | Idaho Power Co (9191) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.91379, -115.07099 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1949 |
| Annual Generation | 332.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| 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 | Snake River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 1949
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BSPO_1_TOT_GEN-APNDBSPO_1_TOT_GEN-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BSPO_1_TOT_GEN |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.87 |
| Summer Capacity | 26.44 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15.51 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1949 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 4 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 4 MW |
| Planned Uprate | December 2027 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1950
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BSPO_1_TOT_GEN-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BSPO_1_TOT_GEN |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.87 |
| Summer Capacity | 26.12 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 14.53 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1950 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 4 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 4 MW |
| Planned Uprate | December 2028 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating March 1950
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BSPO_1_TOT_GEN-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BSPO_1_TOT_GEN |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.87 |
| Summer Capacity | 26.41 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 23.29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1950 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 4 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 4 MW |
| Planned Uprate | December 2029 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Bliss Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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