Bannock County LFG to Energy
Landfill gas power plant in Bannock County, Idaho. 3.2 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 generators, operated by Bannock County Landfill - (ID).
Also known as EIA plant 59529
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 3.2 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 2 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- May 2014First generator online
- Operator
- Bannock County Landfill - (ID)EIA operator ID 59239
- Grid
- IPCOBalancing authority IPCO
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- Bannock County, ID42.7878, −112.3656
- EIA plant ID
- 59529EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power Bannock County LFG to Energy produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
12.7 GWh
12,710 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
45.3%
2024: 45.7%
January to July 2026
7.21 GWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2025
8.6–12.8
GWh a year. Low 2015, high 2024
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2002 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2003 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2004 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2005 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2006 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2007 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2008 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2009 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2010 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2011 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2012 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2013 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2014 | 4,838 | Not reported | 8 of 12 |
| 2015 | 8,598 | 61.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 10,884 | 77.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 11,734 | 83.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 10,937 | 78.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 8,944 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 11,529 | 41.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 12,191 | 43.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 12,039 | 42.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 12,498 | 44.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 12,832 | 45.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 12,710 | 45.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 7,207 | 44.3% | 7 of 7 |
* 2026 covers January to July and is provisional. Capacity factor is net generation divided by nameplate capacity times the hours of each reported month.
Power prices and basis
Free accountNo verified ISO price node is linked to this plant, or its price history could not load.
Emissions
Free · EPA CAMPDNo EPA emissions units are linked to this plant.
Water use
Free · EIA-923 cooling, USGSNo EIA cooling-water record for this plant in 2024.
Generators
Free · EIA-860M| Generator | Technology | Nameplate MW | Online since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN 2 | Landfill Gas | 1.6 | May 2019 |
| GEN1 | Landfill Gas | 1.6 | May 2014 |
Ownership and offtake
ProOwnership and offtake are part of Pro
Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists Bannock County Landfill - (ID) as the operator, which is not always the owner.
Modeled data
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Generation potential vs reported
Monthly potential at seasonal net capability, next to EIA-923 output. Shows how much of the plant's capability was used.
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Questions about Bannock County LFG to Energy
How much power does Bannock County LFG to Energy produce?
Bannock County LFG to Energy reported 12,710 MWh (12.7 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 45.3% capacity factor on 3.2 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 7.21 GWh, which is provisional.
Where is Bannock County LFG to Energy?
Bannock County LFG to Energy is in Bannock County, Idaho, at 42.7878, −112.3656. It is in the Idaho Power Company balancing area (IPCO).
Who operates Bannock County LFG to Energy?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists Bannock County Landfill - (ID) as the operator (EIA operator ID 59239). The operator is not always the owner.
When did Bannock County LFG to Energy start operating?
Its first generator began operating in May 2014, according to EIA-860M.
Sources
- EIA-860 2025 (final) and EIA-860M August 2026: plant, generators, capacity, operator and location
- EIA-923 monthly net generation, 2000 to July 2026 (2026 provisional)
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page