Minidoka
n/a, Rupert, ID 83350Plant Summary Information
Minidoka is ranked #41 out of 121 power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Minidoka is comprised of 4 generators and generated 8.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Minidoka |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Minidoka County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1927 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 59.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 221.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,757 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #451 out of 1,242 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #41 out of 121 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 out of 56 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Minidoka
Minidoka Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Minidoka (6398) |
| Plant Address | , Rupert, ID 83350 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.6699, -113.48318 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1927 |
| Annual Generation | 59.4 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Snake River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Bonneville Power Administration (1738) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating June 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1927 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 7 Details Operating May 1942
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.83 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1942 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 8 Details Operating June 1997
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1997 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 9 Details Operating June 1997
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1997 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Minidoka Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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