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Local Investment. Jobs. American Energy.

Gather Energy Center

Gather Energy Center is an innovative energy project that's powering new possibilities for Jerome County - delivering lasting tax revenue and creating good-paying jobs.

GATHER ENERGY CENTER 

About the Project

The Gather Energy Center project is an innovative energy project proposed for Jerome County, Idaho, with a planned capacity to store up to 200 megawatts of homegrown energy. This project represents a significant investment in Idaho's future - creating good-paying jobs and generating millions of dollars in new revenue for the community, pending all necessary permits and approvals. 

Gather Energy Center is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, one of America’s leading energy infrastructure developers. NextEra Energy Resources leverages all forms of energy across renewables, battery energy storage systems, natural gas, nuclear and other critical energy infrastructure. The company is advancing America’s energy future with the largest and most diverse portfolio of power generation and infrastructure solutions.

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Benefits of our energy investments

NextEra Energy Resources invests locally. For decades, NextEra Energy Resources has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting local communities across the United States through donations, partnerships and sponsorships that benefit schools, nonprofits and community programs. See how energy fuels long-term economic growth and enhances the quality of life in your community.

Local Commitment

We're committed to building strong relationships and supporting the communities our projects call home. 

At every stage of developing an energy center, from siting to construction to operations, we strive to: 

Establish a cooperative relationship with the community.  

Listen to our neighbors.  

Share information 

Ensure that our proposal fits the interests and priorities of the community.  

Learn how the Gather Energy Center project can support your community long-term.

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Energy Reliability

The project will increase grid reliability by providing energy on demand.
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Energy Independence

Storing homegrown energy in the United States helps reduce our reliance on energy from foreign countries and drives economic growth in America.
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Safety

Significant design and safety improvements continue to occur as the industry grows.

Powering America

Gather Energy Center is helping power America’s future —harnessing homegrown energy to drive economic growth, create jobs and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. By capturing the power of the sun right here in Idaho, this project strengthens our nation’s energy independence.

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