Boise Bench Bess

🔋 Battery StorageElectric Utility
Capacitynameplate
Annual GenerationEPA eGRID
Capacity Factor
Annual CO₂metric tons

Location

Plant NameBoise Bench Bess
OperatorIdaho Power Co
CityBoise
CountyAda County
StateIdaho
ZIP83716
Coordinates43.55751, -116.15476

Generators (1)

IDTechnologyFuelCapacityStatusOnline
BOBSBatteriesBattery150 MWApproved

Grid context

NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityIdaho Power Company

What this means

Battery storage facilities don't generate electricity — they store it. They charge from the grid (often from solar during the day) and discharge during peak demand or to firm up renewables. EIA classifies them as power plants because they connect to the grid like one.

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