Where is Birch Creek Power?

In Clark County, Idaho (ID). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Birch Creek Power?

3 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Birch Creek Power?

EIA-860M names Birch Power Co as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Birch Creek Power LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Birch Power Co here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Birch Creek Power LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Birch Creek Power still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Birch Creek Power

Birch Creek Power is a 3 MW hydroelectric power plant in Clark County, Idaho, operated by Birch Power Co. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 1986.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 2.6 MW; 2.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 1986
EIA plant ID: 10140

Where it is

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County: Clark County, Idaho
Coordinates: 44.0274, -112.7194
Balancing authority: PACE
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Birch Power Co
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

Every plant Birch Power Co reports to EIA →

Birch Creek Power: FAQ

Where is Birch Creek Power?: In Clark County, Idaho (ID). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Birch Creek Power?: 3 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Birch Creek Power?: EIA-860M names Birch Power Co as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Birch Creek Power LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Birch Power Co here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Birch Creek Power LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Birch Creek Power still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.