Gem State
8635 S. 35th West, Idaho Falls, ID 83402Plant Summary Information
Gem State is ranked #30 out of 141 power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gem State is comprised of 1 generator and generated 20.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Gem State |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Idaho Falls - (ID) |
| Location | Bonneville County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 108.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 392.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,306 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #326 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #30 out of 141 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 75 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Gem State
Gem State Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Gem State (790) |
| Plant Address | 8635 S. 35th West, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 |
| Utility | City of Idaho Falls - (ID) (9187) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.42022, -112.10185 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 108.5 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 | PacifiCorp - East (PACE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Snake River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Idaho Falls - (ID) (9187) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 23.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 23.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 23.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 23.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1988 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Gem State Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #328 | Upper Salmon A | Hagerman, ID | 108.0 GWh |
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| #330 | Salt Springs | Pioneer, CA | 107.7 GWh |
| #331 | Estes | Estes Park, CO | 107.5 GWh |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Gem State.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Falls Solar | American Falls, ID | 44.5 GWh | 52.6 mi |
| American Falls Solar II | American Falls, ID | 45.7 GWh | 52.6 mi |
| Bannock County LFG to Energy | Pocatello, ID | 12.8 GWh | 45.7 mi |
| Birch Creek Power | Terreton, ID | 12.6 GWh | 52.1 mi |
| BYUI Central Energy Facility | Rexburg, ID | 39.9 GWh | 31.6 mi |
| Cedar Creek Wind, LLC | Shelley, ID | 431.1 GWh | 6.8 mi |
| Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project | Chester, ID | 8.0 GWh | 48.8 mi |
| City Power Plant | Idaho Falls, ID | 40.4 GWh | 5.7 mi |
| Dry Creek Project | Howe, ID | 10.1 GWh | 52.1 mi |
| Felt | Felt, ID | 27.8 GWh | 53.2 mi |
| Goshen Phase II | Idaho Falls, ID | 369.2 GWh | 13.7 mi |
| Horse Butte Wind I, LLC | Iona, ID | 167.4 GWh | 19 mi |
| Kettle Butte Digester, LLC | Roberts, ID | 9.2 GWh | 17.1 mi |
| Lower No 1 | Idaho Falls, ID | 38.9 GWh | 3.9 mi |
| Lower No 2 | Idaho Falls, ID | 5.4 GWh | 3.9 mi |
| Meadow Creek Project Company | Idaho Falls, ID | 325.0 GWh | 16.6 mi |
| Palisades Dam | Palisades, ID | 744.4 GWh | 45.4 mi |
| Simplot Leasing Don Plant | Pocatello, ID | 65.9 GWh | 41.4 mi |
| Upper Power Plant | Idaho Falls, ID | 44.9 GWh | 9.5 mi |
| Wolverine Creek | Idaho Falls, ID | 163.5 GWh | 13.7 mi |