Upper Power Plant
6598 West River Road, Idaho Falls, ID 83402Plant Summary Information
Upper Power Plant is ranked #29 out of 74 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Upper Power Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 9.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Upper Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Idaho Falls - (ID) |
| Location | Bonneville County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1982 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 44.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 163.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,102 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #520 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #67 out of 140 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #29 out of 74 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Upper Power Plant
Upper Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Upper Power Plant (844) |
| Plant Address | 6598 West River Road, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 |
| Utility | City of Idaho Falls - (ID) (9187) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.5527, -112.05095 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1982 |
| Annual Generation | 44.9 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 | Snake River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Idaho Falls - (ID) (9187) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating September 1982
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1982 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Upper Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| #518 | Stewart Mountain | Phoenix, AZ | 45.7 GWh |
| #519 | Browns Falls | Oswegatchie, NY | 45.3 GWh |
| #521 | San Francisquito 2 | Saugus, CA | 44.7 GWh |
| #522 | Dahowa Hydro | Greenwich, NY | 44.6 GWh |
| #523 | South Fork Tolt | North Bend, WA | 44.6 GWh |
| #524 | Moose River | Lyons Falls, NY | 44.6 GWh |
| #525 | Milton | Milton, VT | 44.4 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
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