129th largest plant in Idaho · 10066th nationally
Cargill B6 Biofactory is a biomass power plant in Idaho with a nameplate capacity of 2.2 MW.
| Plant Name | Cargill B6 Biofactory |
|---|---|
| Operator | Pico Energy, Llc |
| City | Jerome |
| County | Gooding County |
| State | Idaho |
| ZIP | 83338 |
| Coordinates | 42.71670, -114.61670 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Waste Biomass | Other Biomass Gas | 1.1 MW | Operating | 2009 |
| 2 | Other Waste Biomass | Other Biomass Gas | 1.1 MW | Operating | 2009 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company |
Biomass plants burn wood, agricultural waste, or methane from landfills to generate steam and electricity. They are considered carbon-neutral over long timescales when fuel is sustainably sourced, but they produce particulate emissions similar to coal.