Soda
1579 Soda Power Plant Road, Soda Springs, ID 83276Plant Summary Information
Soda is ranked #43 out of 74 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Soda is comprised of 2 generators and generated 54.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Soda |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PacifiCorp |
| Location | Caribou County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1924 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 16.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 56.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,604 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #753 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #102 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #43 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Soda
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Soda
Soda Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Soda (831) |
| Plant Address | 1579 Soda Power Plant Road, Soda Springs, ID 83276 |
| Utility | PacifiCorp (14354) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.64455, -111.69669 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1924 |
| Annual Generation | 16.3 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - East (PACE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Bear River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (14354) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.855 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1924 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.855 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1924 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Soda Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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