Falls River Hydro
1238 N. 4000 East, Ashton, ID 83420Plant Summary Information
Falls River Hydro is ranked #28 out of 74 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Falls River Hydro is comprised of 2 generators and generated 9.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Falls River Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Marysville Hydro Partners |
| Location | Fremont County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1993 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 47.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 173.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,042 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #510 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #65 out of 140 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Falls River Hydro
Falls River Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Falls River Hydro (54668) |
| Plant Address | 1238 N. 4000 East, Ashton, ID 83420 |
| Utility | Marysville Hydro Partners (11782) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.0597, -111.3535 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1993 |
| Annual Generation | 47.4 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 | 88-144-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Falls River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc (6169) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1993
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1993 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1993
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1993 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Falls River Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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