41st largest plant in Oregon · 2608th nationally
John C Boyle is a hydroelectric power plant in Oregon with a nameplate capacity of 98.7 MW. It generates roughly 192.0k MWh per year — enough to power about 18,285 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 22% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | John C Boyle |
|---|---|
| Operator | Pacificorp |
| City | Keno |
| County | Klamath County |
| State | Oregon |
| ZIP | 97627 |
| Coordinates | 42.09361, -122.07030 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 50.3 MW | Retired | 1958 |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 48.4 MW | Retired | 1958 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pacificorp - West |
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.