El Dorado Hydro Elk Creek
Elk Lake Road, New Meadows, ID 83654Plant Summary Information
El Dorado Hydro Elk Creek is ranked #72 out of 76 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
El Dorado Hydro Elk Creek is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.4 GWh during the 3-month period between April 2023 to July 2023.
| Plant Name | El Dorado Hydro Elk Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Hydroland Omega LLC |
| Location | Idaho County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1986 |
| Last Update | Jul 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 3.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 13.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,606 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,227 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #135 out of 141 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #72 out of 76 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operators |
Enel North America, Inc. (2013 to 2013) Enel Green Power NA, Inc. (2014 to 2019) Hydroland Omega LLC (2020 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for El Dorado Hydro Elk Creek
El Dorado Hydro Elk Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | El Dorado Hydro Elk Creek (50891) |
| Plant Address | Elk Lake Road, New Meadows, ID 83654 |
| Utility | Hydroland Omega LLC (63985) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.21778, -116.31577 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jul 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 3.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 93-117-000 |
| 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 | Elk Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 24.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating April 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
El Dorado Hydro Elk Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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