Lower No 2
1690 W. Sunnyside, Idaho Falls, ID 83402Plant Summary Information
Lower No 2 is ranked #65 out of 76 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lower No 2 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 6.0 MWh during the 3-month period between July 2023 to October 2023.
| Plant Name | Lower No 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Idaho Falls - (ID) |
| Location | Bonneville County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1940 |
| Last Update | Oct 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 4.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,872 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,190 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #128 out of 141 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #65 out of 76 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lower No 2
Lower No 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lower No 2 (843) |
| Plant Address | 1690 W. Sunnyside, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 |
| Utility | City of Idaho Falls - (ID) (9187) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.4684, -112.0626 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1940 |
| Annual Generation | 4.5 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 | PacifiCorp - East (PACE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Snake River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Idaho Falls - (ID) (9187) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1940
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1940 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Lower No 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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