Alta Powerhouse

904 Alta PH Rd, Alta, CA 95701

Plant Summary Information

Alta Powerhouse is ranked #208 out of 221 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Alta Powerhouse is comprised of 1 generator and generated 447.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameAlta Powerhouse
Utility NamePacific Gas & Electric Co.
LocationPlacer County, CA
Initial Operation DateNovember 1902
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 2.5 GWh
Annual Consumption 9.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #9,405 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,292 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,305 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #208 out of 221 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water
Previous Operator Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016)
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2023)

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Monthly Net Generation for Alta Powerhouse

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Alta Powerhouse Details

Summary Information
Plant NameAlta Powerhouse (214)
Plant Address904 Alta PH Rd, Alta, CA 95701
UtilityPacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328)
Latitude, Longitude39.21598, -120.80355
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateNovember 1902
Annual Generation 2.5 GWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceTowle Canal
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 12.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 1 Details Operating November 1902

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationBONNIEN_7_N002
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataBONNIEN_7_N002
Nameplate Capacity1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity1 MW
Winter Capacity1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateNovember 1902
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Alta Powerhouse Plant Owners

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