Tunnel 1 Power Project
1475 Owyhee Lake Rd, Nyssa, OR 97913Plant Summary Information
Tunnel 1 Power Project is ranked #40 out of 57 hydroelectric power plants in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Tunnel 1 Power Project is comprised of 1 generator and generated 7.0 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.
| Plant Name | Tunnel 1 Power Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Owyhee Irrigation District |
| Location | Malheur County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1993 |
| Last Update | Oct 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 22.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 78.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,158 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #694 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #116 out of 261 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #40 out of 57 Oregon Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Tunnel 1 Power Project
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Tunnel 1 Power Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Tunnel 1 Power Project (50362) |
| Plant Address | 1475 Owyhee Lake Rd, Nyssa, OR 97913 |
| Utility | Owyhee Irrigation District (14243) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.64202, -117.23267 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1993 |
| Annual Generation | 22.4 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 | 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 June 1993
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1993 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | 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 |
Tunnel 1 Power Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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