Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project

2875 East 930 North, Chester, ID 83421

Plant Summary Information

Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project is ranked #50 out of 75 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.8 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.

Plant Name	Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project
Utility Name	Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc
Location	Fremont County, ID
Initial Operation Date	May 2014
Last Update	Mar 2024
Annual Generation	8.1 GWh
Annual Consumption	27.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #6,522 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,000 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #110 out of 140 Idaho Power Plants
Ranked #50 out of 75 Idaho Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Monthly Net Generation for Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project

Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project (56893)
Plant Address	2875 East 930 North Chester, ID 83421
Utility	Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc (6169)
Latitude, Longitude	44.01833, -111.58361
Generation Dates on File	May 2014 to Mar 2024
Initial Operation Date	May 2014
Annual Generation	8.1 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	Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Henry's Fork river
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc (6169) ID
Grid Voltage	12.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator 2 Details Operating May 2014

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	1.2 MW
Winter Capacity	1.2 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2014
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 3 Details Operating May 2014

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	1.2 MW
Winter Capacity	1.2 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2014
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 1 Details Operating June 2014

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	1.2 MW
Winter Capacity	1.2 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2014
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Chester Diversion Hydroelectric Project Plant Owners

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

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#999	Strontia Springs Hydro Plant	Littleton, CO	8.1 GWh
#1001	Mother Ann Lee	Harrodsburg, KY	8.1 GWh
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#1003	Low Line Rapids	Kimberly, ID	8.0 GWh
#1004	Dam No. 4 Hydro Station	Shepherdstown, WV	8.0 GWh
#1005	Johnsonville Dam	Johnsonville, NY	8.0 GWh
#1006	Towaoc	Cortez, CO	8.0 GWh
#1007	Crystal Springs	Filer, ID	8.0 GWh
#1008	Indian Orchard	Indian Orchard, MA	8.0 GWh
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