Milner Butte LFGE
1050 W 400 S, Burley, ID 83318Plant Summary Information
Milner Butte LFGE is ranked #1 out of 4 landfill gas power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Milner Butte LFGE is comprised of 3 generators and generated 6.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Milner Butte LFGE |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern Idaho Solid Waste |
| Location | Cassia County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2018 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 26.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 348.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,007 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #89 out of 281 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #93 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 4 Idaho Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Milner Butte LFGE
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Milner Butte LFGE
Milner Butte LFGE Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Milner Butte LFGE (63755) |
| Plant Address | 1050 W 400 S, Burley, ID 83318 |
| Utility | Southern Idaho Solid Waste (63439) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.46691, -114.00457 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2019 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 26.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | EG18-52-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) |
| NAICS Code | Solid Waste Landfill (562212) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 35.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator E2 Details Operating October 2018
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator E3 Details Operating October 2018
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator E1 Details Operating June 2023
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Milner Butte LFGE Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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