Mountain Home
18645 Old Oregon Trail Road, Mountain Home, ID 83623Plant Summary Information
Mountain Home is ranked #25 out of 33 wind farms in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mountain Home generated 9.7 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Mountain Home |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Hot Springs Windfarm, LLC |
| Location | Elmore County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 35.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 138.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,377 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,012 out of 1,359 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #77 out of 141 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 33 Idaho Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Hot Springs (2013 to 2015) Hot Springs Windfarm, LLC (2016 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Mountain Home
Mountain Home Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mountain Home (56636) |
| Plant Address | 18645 Old Oregon Trail Road, Mountain Home, ID 83623 |
| Utility | Hot Springs Windfarm, LLC (55891) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.0272, -115.4656 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2008 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 35.9 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 | 07-37-000 |
| 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 2008
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 21 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 21 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 21 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2008 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 10 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 10 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Suzlon |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | S88-2100 |
| Design Wind Speed | 14.3 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Mountain Home Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
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| #1009 | Oak Creek Energy Systems I | Mojave, CA | 37.8 GWh |
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| #1013 | Diablo Winds LLC | Livermore, CA | 35.8 GWh |
| #1014 | Anderson Wind II | Hagerman, NM | 35.2 GWh |
| #1015 | Woodstock Windfarm | Woodstock, MN | 34.9 GWh |
| #1016 | Iowa Lakes Superior Wind Farm | Superior, IA | 34.8 GWh |
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| #1020 | Odin Wind Farm LLC | Mountainlake, MN | 34.2 GWh |
| #1021 | Broadview Energy Prime LLC | Grady, NM | 33.4 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Bennett Creek Windfarm LLC - Mountain Home | Mountain Home, ID | 40.9 GWh | 2 mi |
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| Cold Springs Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 50.8 GWh | 3.3 mi |
| Desert Meadow Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 55.6 GWh | 2.1 mi |
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| Hammett Hill Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 57.2 GWh | 1.5 mi |
| High Mesa | King Hill, ID | 87.3 GWh | 24 mi |
| Mainline Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 54.9 GWh | 3 mi |
| Mt. Home Solar 1, LLC | Pocatello, ID | 38.2 GWh | 16.1 mi |
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| Sawtooth Wind Project | Glenns Ferry, ID | 56.4 GWh | 4.8 mi |
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| Two Ponds Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 56.2 GWh | 1 mi |