Little Mac Project
2000E 4300 N, Buhl, ID 83316Plant Summary Information
Little Mac Project is ranked #60 out of 74 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Little Mac Project is comprised of 4 generators and generated 1.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Little Mac Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Little Mac Power Company |
| Location | Twin Falls County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1984 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 15.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,635 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,119 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #124 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #60 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Little Mac Project
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Little Mac Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Little Mac Project (10049) |
| Plant Address | 2000E 4300 N, Buhl, ID 83316 |
| Utility | Little Mac Power Company (54696) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.62964, -114.66162 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1984 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 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 | 64-43-000 |
| 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 | Cedar Draw |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 2.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1984
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1984 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1984
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1984 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 1984
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1984 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 1984
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1984 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Little Mac Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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