Where is Upper Power Plant?

In Bonneville 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 Upper Power Plant?

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

Who owns Upper Power Plant?

EIA-860M names City of Idaho Falls - (ID) 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 Upper Power Plant LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Idaho Falls - (ID) 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 "Upper Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Upper Power Plant still running?

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

Upper Power Plant

Upper Power Plant is a 8 MW hydroelectric power plant in Bonneville County, Idaho, operated by City of Idaho Falls - (ID). EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 1982.

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: 8 MW; 8 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 1982
EIA plant ID: 844

Where it is

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County: Bonneville County, Idaho
Coordinates: 43.5527, -112.051
Balancing authority: PACE
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Idaho Falls - (ID)
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

Every plant City of Idaho Falls - (ID) reports to EIA →

Upper Power Plant: FAQ

Where is Upper Power Plant?: In Bonneville 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 Upper Power Plant?: 8 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Upper Power Plant?: EIA-860M names City of Idaho Falls - (ID) 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 Upper Power Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Idaho Falls - (ID) 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 "Upper Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Upper Power Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.