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The status recorded for “Bennett Mountain Power Plant Expansion” is planned.

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Bennett Mountain Power Plant Expansion

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Mountain Home, Idaho, United States

Source: Capital Press

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Planned

Idaho Power plans to nearly double the generation capacity of the Bennett Mountain Power Plant near Mountain Home by adding up to 167 MW of natural gas-fueled reciprocating engines. The expansion includes nine generating units with exhaust stacks up to 90 feet high to meet growing energy demand and ensure reliable and affordable energy supply.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT), Natural Gas, Residential
Location: Mountain Home, Idaho, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Capital Press

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The project “Bennett Mountain Power Plant Expansion” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Mountain Home, Idaho, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Capital Press.

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Original status	planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	Idaho Power plans to nearly double the generation capacity of the Bennett Mountain Power Plant near Mountain Home by adding up to 167 MW of natural gas-fueled reciprocating engines. The expansion includes nine generating units with exhaust stacks up to 90 feet high to meet growing energy demand and ensure reliable and affordable energy supply.
Original sector	Energy

Location

Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Idaho
City	Mountain Home

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Source	Capital Press
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Record type	Project
Sector	Power Generation (CCGT), Natural Gas, Residential
Article published date	2025-12-15

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