Kettle Butte Digester, LLC
20 N 2100 E, Roberts, ID 83444Plant Summary Information
Kettle Butte Digester, LLC is ranked #38 out of 72 other biomass gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Kettle Butte Digester, LLC is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Kettle Butte Digester, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Kettle Butte Digester, LLC |
| Location | Jefferson County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 6.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 85.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,549 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #38 out of 72 Other Biomass Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #117 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 4 Idaho Other Biomass Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas |
| Previous Operators |
Cargill Inc (2013 to 2015) Kettle Butte Dairy LLC (2016 to 2017) Kettle Butte Digester, LLC (2018 to 2025) |
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Kettle Butte Digester, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Kettle Butte Digester, LLC (57345) |
| Plant Address | 20 N 2100 E, Roberts, ID 83444 |
| Utility | Kettle Butte Digester, LLC (62697) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.63194, -112.27972 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2011 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 6.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 10-148-003 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 10-148-003 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - East (PACE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP CHP (3) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (14354) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 2011
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 2011
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Kettle Butte Digester, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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