American Falls

2891 Fish Hatchery Road, American Falls, ID 83211

Plant Summary Information

American Falls is ranked #17 out of 140 power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

American Falls is comprised of 3 generators and generated 53.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.

Plant Name	American Falls
Utility Name	Idaho Power Co
Location	Power County, ID
Initial Operation Date	March 1978
Last Update	Dec 2022
Annual Generation	224.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	851.1 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,206 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #197 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #17 out of 140 Idaho Power Plants
Ranked #8 out of 75 Idaho Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	American Falls (809)
Plant Address	2891 Fish Hatchery Road American Falls, ID 83211
Utility	Idaho Power Co (9191)
Latitude, Longitude	42.7778, -112.8764
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2022
Initial Operation Date	March 1978
Annual Generation	224.4 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	Idaho Power Company (IPCO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Snake River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Idaho Power Co (9191) ID
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	AFPR_1_TOT_GEN-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	AFPR_1_TOT_GEN
Nameplate Capacity	30.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	35.3 MW
Winter Capacity	30.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 1978
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
Other Planned Modifications	Yes
Other Modifications	June 2025
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	AFPR_1_TOT_GEN-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	AFPR_1_TOT_GEN
Nameplate Capacity	30.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	35.3 MW
Winter Capacity	30.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1978
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
Other Planned Modifications	Yes
Other Modifications	June 2024
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	AFPR_1_TOT_GEN-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	AFPR_1_TOT_GEN
Nameplate Capacity	30.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	34.4 MW
Winter Capacity	30.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	OA

First Operation Date	July 1978
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
Other Planned Modifications	Yes
Other Modifications	July 2023
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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