Post Falls
1091 W 4th Ave., Post Falls, ID 83854Plant Summary Information
Post Falls is ranked #24 out of 76 hydroelectric power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Post Falls is comprised of 6 generators and generated 10.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Post Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Avista Corp |
| Location | Kootenai County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1906 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 48.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 179.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,911 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #513 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #58 out of 141 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 76 Idaho Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Post Falls
Post Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Post Falls (835) |
| Plant Address | 1091 W 4th Ave., Post Falls, ID 83854 |
| Utility | Avista Corp (20169) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.70333, -116.95389 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1906 |
| Annual Generation | 48.0 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 | Avista Corporation (AVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Spokane River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Avista Corp (20169) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating November 1906
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1906 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1906
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1906 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating August 1906
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1906 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1907
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1907 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating August 1908
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1908 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 6 Details Out of Service December 1980
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | December 1980 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | Yes |
| Other Modifications | December 2026 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Post Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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