🛢 Oil Power Plants in Idaho
Idaho operates 1 oil power plant totaling 5 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 49 MWh.
Oil-fired plants typically run only during peak demand or grid emergencies because oil is expensive compared to gas and coal. They have the highest CO₂ emissions per MWh of any common generation technology.
Plants1operating
Capacity5 MWnameplate
Generation49 MWhannual
Where oil plants sit in Idaho
All Idaho oil plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Diesel | Salmon | Lemhi County | 5 MW | Idaho Power Co |