Tamarack Energy
3555 Hwy. 95 South, New Meadows, ID 83654Plant Summary Information
Tamarack Energy is ranked #2 out of 2 wood/wood waste solids power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Tamarack Energy is comprised of 1 generator and generated 4.6 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Tamarack Energy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tamarack Energy |
| Location | Adams County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1983 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 14.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 462.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,649 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #137 out of 156 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #106 out of 141 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 2 Idaho Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Previous Operator |
Tamarack Energy Partners (2013 to 2019) Tamarack Energy (2020 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Tamarack Energy
Tamarack Energy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Tamarack Energy (50099) |
| Plant Address | 3555 Hwy. 95 South, New Meadows, ID 83654 |
| Utility | Tamarack Energy (18461) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.95485, -116.38713 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1983 |
| Annual Generation | 14.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 83-93-000 |
| 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 CHP (3) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 1983
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1983 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Startup Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Tamarack Energy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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