Fossil Gulch
Near town of Hagerman, Hagerman, ID 83332Plant Summary Information
Fossil Gulch is ranked #28 out of 33 wind farms in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fossil Gulch generated 10.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Fossil Gulch |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation |
| Location | Gooding County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 32.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 124.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,317 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,012 out of 1,329 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #79 out of 140 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 33 Idaho Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Colorado & Santa Fe Energy Co (2013 to 2016) Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (2017 to 2022) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fossil Gulch
Fossil Gulch Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fossil Gulch (56308) |
| Plant Address | Near town of Hagerman Hagerman, ID 83332 |
| Utility | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (60025) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.85806, -114.94944 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2006 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2005 |
| Annual Generation | 32.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 04-142-000 |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 2005
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2005 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 7 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 7 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 22 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Fossil Gulch Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| #1002 | Ridgetop Energy LLC | Mojave, CA | 38.1 GWh |
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| #1005 | Musselshell Wind Project Two LLC | Shawmut, MT | 36.8 GWh |
| #1006 | Berkshire Wind Power Project | Lanesboro, MA | 34.9 GWh |
| #1007 | Pilgrim Stage Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 34.3 GWh |
| #1008 | Velva Windfarm LLC | Velva, ND | 34.3 GWh |
| #1009 | Creston Ridge Wind Farm | Creston, NE | 33.7 GWh |
| #1010 | Spring Canyon | Peetz, CO | 33.2 GWh |
| #1011 | Thousand Springs Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 33.1 GWh |
| #1013 | Golden Valley Wind Park LLC | Burley, ID | 32.9 GWh |
| #1014 | Tuana Springs | Hagerman, ID | 32.7 GWh |
| #1015 | Fairfield Wind | Fairfield, MT | 32.5 GWh |
| #1016 | Pisgah Mountain Wind | Clifton, ME | 32.4 GWh |
| #1017 | Musselshell Wind Project | Shawmut, MT | 31.4 GWh |
| #1018 | Willow Spring Windfarm (Burnt River) | Huntington, OR | 31.1 GWh |
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| #1021 | Horseshoe Bend Wind Park | Great Falls, MT | 30.8 GWh |
| #1022 | Benson Creek Windfarm (Burnt River) | Huntington, OR | 30.8 GWh |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Fossil Gulch.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Dairy Digester | Gooding, ID | 10.2 GWh | 8 mi |
| Bliss | Bliss, ID | 298.4 GWh | 7.3 mi |
| Camp Reed | Glenns Ferry, ID | 69.8 GWh | 6 mi |
| Cassia Gulch | Hagerman, ID | 39.9 GWh | 3.6 mi |
| Cassia Wind | Hagerman, ID | 18.9 GWh | 4.5 mi |
| High Mesa | King Hill, ID | 90.6 GWh | 4.7 mi |
| Koyle Ranch Hydroelectric Project | Gooding, ID | 2.6 GWh | 9.9 mi |
| Lower Malad | Hagerman, ID | 102.7 GWh | 2.3 mi |
| Lower Salmon | Hagerman, ID | 195.9 GWh | 2.6 mi |
| Oregon Trail Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 38.1 GWh | 2.4 mi |
| Payne's Ferry | Hagerman, ID | 66.8 GWh | 3.8 mi |
| Pilgrim Stage Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 34.3 GWh | 4.9 mi |
| Thousand Springs | Wendell, ID | 55.1 GWh | 9.9 mi |
| Thousand Springs Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 33.1 GWh | 1.3 mi |
| Tuana Gulch Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 31.0 GWh | 1.8 mi |
| Tuana Springs | Hagerman, ID | 32.7 GWh | 4.1 mi |
| Upper Malad | Hagerman, ID | 58.3 GWh | 3.3 mi |
| Upper Salmon A | Hagerman, ID | 88.0 GWh | 6.4 mi |
| Upper Salmon B | Hagerman, ID | 85.5 GWh | 6.7 mi |
| Yahoo Creek | Hagerman, ID | 64.3 GWh | 6.3 mi |