Brownlee
ID Highway #71 @ the Snake R., Cambridge, ID 83610Plant Summary Information
Brownlee is ranked #20 out of 1,371 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Brownlee is comprised of 5 generators and generated 357.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Brownlee |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Idaho Power Co |
| Location | Washington County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1958 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 2.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #508 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #20 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1 out of 141 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 76 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Brownlee
Brownlee Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Brownlee (811) |
| Plant Address | ID Highway #71 @ the Snake R., Cambridge, ID 83610 |
| Utility | Idaho Power Co (9191) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.8367, -116.8975 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1958 |
| Annual Generation | 2.1 TWh |
| 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 | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating October 1958
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BLPR_GNODE013 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BLPR_2_G013 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 120.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 121.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1958 |
| 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 December 1958
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BLPR_GNODE012 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BLPR_2_G012 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 120.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 121.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1958 |
| 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 4 Details Operating August 1958
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BLPR_GNODE014 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BLPR_2_G014 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 120.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 122.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1958 |
| 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 1 Details Operating January 1959
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BLPR_GNODE011 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BLPR_2_G011 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 119.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 120.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1959 |
| 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 5 Details Operating March 1980
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BLPR_GNODE015 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BLPR_2_G015 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 225 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 199.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 225 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1980 |
| 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 |
Brownlee Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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