2.6 MW Hydro operating in Clark, ID — PacifiCorp - East
2.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1986
Operating Since
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Birch Power Co | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Birch Power Co | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Birch Creek Power is a 2.6 MW conventional hydroelectric power plant located in Clark County, Idaho. The plant began operating in 1986 and has one generator. It is owned and operated by Birch Power Co. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
In the most recent year with available data, Birch Creek Power generated 12,588 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 55.2%. The plant operates within the PacifiCorp - East balancing authority and is part of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. Birch Creek Power ranks as the 56th largest power plant in Idaho out of 76 plants in the state, and it holds a national ranking of 1129 out of 1464 plants.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
PacifiCorp - East
Grid Voltage
12.47 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
1.1K MWh
Latest Month
12.6K MWh
Annual Generation
55.2%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.