Michell Butte Power Project
Owyhee Lake Rd, Nyssa, OR 97913Plant Summary Information
Michell Butte Power Project is ranked #50 out of 57 hydroelectric power plants in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Michell Butte Power Project is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.7 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.
| Plant Name | Michell Butte Power Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Owyhee Irrigation District |
| Location | Malheur County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Last Update | Oct 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 5.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 18.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,874 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,073 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #181 out of 261 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #50 out of 57 Oregon Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Michell Butte Power Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Michell Butte Power Project (50360) |
| Plant Address | Owyhee Lake Rd, Nyssa, OR 97913 |
| Utility | Owyhee Irrigation District (14243) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.7719, -117.15502 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 5.3 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Lake Owyhee |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating May 1989
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating May 1989
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Michell Butte Power Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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