Bidwell Ditch Project

Hwy 89, Hat Creek, CA 96040

Plant Summary Information

Bidwell Ditch Project is ranked #152 out of 221 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Bidwell Ditch Project is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameBidwell Ditch Project
Utility NameMega Renewables
LocationShasta County, CA
Initial Operation DateMarch 1987
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 11.2 GWh
Annual Consumption 41.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,746 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #926 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #818 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #152 out of 221 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water

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Bidwell Ditch Project Details

Summary Information
Plant NameBidwell Ditch Project (10880)
Plant AddressHwy 89, Hat Creek, CA 96040
UtilityMega Renewables (12239)
Latitude, Longitude40.8014, -121.4481
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateMarch 1987
Annual Generation 11.2 GWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusYes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number86-126-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceBudwell Ditch
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 60.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator GEN1 Details Operating March 1987

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity1.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity1.8 MW
Winter Capacity1.8 MW
Minimum Load0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMarch 1987
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H

Bidwell Ditch Project Plant Owners

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