Head of U Canal Hydro Project
275 North 650 East, Jerome, ID 83338Plant Summary Information
Head of U Canal Hydro Project is ranked #57 out of 74 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Head of U Canal Hydro Project is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.9 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Head of U Canal Hydro Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | North Side Energy Company |
| Location | Jerome County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 16.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,455 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,106 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #121 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #57 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Head of U Canal Hydro Project
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Head of U Canal Hydro Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Head of U Canal Hydro Project (61217) |
| Plant Address | 275 North 650 East, Jerome, ID 83338 |
| Utility | North Side Energy Company (60851) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.7628, -114.3958 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2016 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 4.6 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 | CD14-10-000 |
| 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 | Snake River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator HY1 Details Operating June 2015
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2015 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Head of U Canal Hydro Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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