Fossil Gulch
Near town of Hagerman, Hagerman, ID 83332Plant Summary Information
Fossil Gulch is ranked #32 out of 33 wind farms in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fossil Gulch generated 5.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Fossil Gulch |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation |
| Location | Gooding County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 20.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 76.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,396 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,108 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #99 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #32 out of 33 Idaho Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Colorado & Santa Fe Energy Co (2013 to 2016) Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (2017 to 2025) |
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Fossil Gulch Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fossil Gulch (56308) |
| Plant Address | Near town of Hagerman, Hagerman, ID 83332 |
| Utility | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (60025) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.85806, -114.94944 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2006 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2005 |
| Annual Generation | 20.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 04-142-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 2005
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2005 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 7 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 7 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 22 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Fossil Gulch Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Upper Salmon B | Hagerman, ID | 89.1 GWh | 6.7 mi |
| Yahoo Creek | Hagerman, ID | 58.8 GWh | 6.3 mi |