May 6, 2025

Idaho Power terminates grid connection for long-delayed $2.4B pumped hydro project

The termination follows a three-year suspension and a failure by Cat Creek to provide the required construction deposit.

Termination Notice: Idaho Power Co., a subsidiary of IDACORP Inc., said it is ending an interconnection agreement for Cat Creek Energy LLC’s 870-MW Cat Creek Energy Project No. 530, a pumped hydro and renewable energy development, according to an April 28 notice. The move follows Cat Creek Energy’s failure to pay a construction deposit. Cat Creek disputes the termination. Hydro ...

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Filing Date: April 28, 2025

Docket Numbers:

ER25-2077

Short Summary:

Idaho Power Co., a subsidiary of IDACORP Inc., said it is ending an interconnection agreement for Cat Creek Energy LLC’s 870 MW Cat Creek Energy hydro and renewable project, according to an April 28 notice. The move follows Cat Creek Energy’s failure to pay the full $145-million construction deposit. Cat Creek disputes the termination.

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Categories:

Energy Project & Infrastructure

Tags: Dispute, Generator Interconnection Service Agreements, Hydropower, Solar, Wind

Entities: IDACORP Inc., Idaho Power Co.

Markets:

Regions: West

States: Idaho

Regulators: FERC

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Documents:

Interconnection Service Agreements – Application – Termination