Falls Creek
Hwy 20, mile post 49, Cascadia, OR 97329Plant Summary Information
Falls Creek is ranked #46 out of 62 hydroelectric power plants in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Falls Creek is comprised of 1 generator and generated 4.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Falls Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC |
| Location | Linn County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1984 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 15.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 63.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,482 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #818 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #157 out of 267 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #46 out of 62 Oregon Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operators |
Falls Creek Hydropower LP (2013 to 2014) Falls Creek Hydroelectric Project LP (2015 to 2018) Eagle Creek RE LLC (2019 to 2019) Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (2020 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Falls Creek
Falls Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Falls Creek (52187) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 20, mile post 49, Cascadia, OR 97329 |
| Utility | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (57280) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.39682, -122.35025 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1984 |
| Annual Generation | 15.5 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 | 85-253-002 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - West (PACW) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Falls Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (14354) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 4.16 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GE-1 Details Operating December 1984
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1984 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Falls Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Falls Creek Hydroelectric Project LP | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | 100.00% |
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| #816 | Dayton Hydro | Ottawa, IL | 15.6 GWh |
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| #822 | Norway Point Hydropower Project | Alpena, MI | 15.3 GWh |
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| #826 | Sewalls | Watertown, NY | 15.1 GWh |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Falls Creek.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Cliff | Gates, OR | 90.8 GWh | 24.7 mi |
| Carmen Smith | McKenzie Bridge, OR | 225.6 GWh | 17.1 mi |
| Cougar | Lowell, OR | 66.9 GWh | 19.1 mi |
| Detroit | Mill City, OR | 219.7 GWh | 23 mi |
| Dexter | Lowell, OR | 14.6 GWh | 39.7 mi |
| Drift Creek Solar | Silverton, OR | 15.0 MWh | 45.5 mi |
| Evergreen BioPower LLC | Lyons, OR | 47.4 GWh | 28.9 mi |
| Foster | Foster, OR | 56.9 GWh | 15.9 mi |
| Green Peter | Foster, OR | 155.2 GWh | 10.5 mi |
| GreenparkSolar | Salem, OR | 1.4 GWh | 44.1 mi |
| IP Springfield Oregon | Springfield, OR | 168.9 GWh | 38.1 mi |
| Lacomb Irrigation District | Lebanon, OR | 4.0 GWh | 21.6 mi |
| Lookout Point | Lowell, OR | 175.1 GWh | 38.8 mi |
| Rafael Solar | Salem, OR | 3.8 GWh | 45.5 mi |
| Seneca Sustainable Energy LLC | Eugene, OR | 125.7 GWh | 45.4 mi |
| Sheep Solar | Turner, OR | 12.0 MWh | 41.8 mi |
| Short Mountain | Eugene, OR | 21.9 GWh | 43.9 mi |
| SulusSolar22 | Silverton, OR | 4.7 GWh | 44.9 mi |
| Univ of Oregon Central Power Station | Eugene, OR | 936.8 MWh | 43.2 mi |
| Walterville | Springfield, OR | 51.1 GWh | 33 mi |