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Low Line Rapids

Low Line Rapids is a hydraulic turbine power generation facility located in Kimberly, Idaho, within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) region. The plant operates with a capacity of 2.7 megawatts and is managed by Central Rivers Power. As an unregulated facility, it operates under the jurisdiction of Idaho Power Co, which serves as the power control area. The majority ownership of the plant lies with Central Rivers Power, which is a subsidiary of Hull Street Energy. Utilizing water as its primary fuel source, Low Line Rapids contributes to the renewable energy landscape in the region.

Tech Type:

Hydraulic Turbine

Plant Operator:

Central Rivers Power

Regulatory Status:

Unregulated

Owner:

Central Rivers Power

NERC Region Code:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Power Control Area:

Idaho Power Co

Connected Utility:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Water Source:

Lowline Canal

Operating Capacity (MW):

2.7

Year First Unit in Service:

1990

Fuel Type:

Water

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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