Bidwell Ditch Project
Hwy 89, Hat Creek, CA 96040Plant Summary Information
Bidwell Ditch Project is ranked #153 out of 222 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 Name | Bidwell Ditch Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Mega Renewables |
| Location | Shasta County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1987 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 11.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 41.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,729 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #928 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #816 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #153 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bidwell Ditch Project
Bidwell Ditch Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bidwell Ditch Project (10880) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 89, Hat Creek, CA 96040 |
| Utility | Mega Renewables (12239) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.8014, -121.4481 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 11.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 86-126-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Budwell Ditch |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating March 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Bidwell Ditch Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #918 | Dayton Hydro | Ottawa, IL | 11.4 GWh |
| #919 | Dixon Hydroelectric Dam | Dixon, IL | 11.4 GWh |
| #920 | Lundy | Lee Vining, CA | 11.3 GWh |
| #921 | Fourth Branch Hydroelectric Facility | Waterford, NY | 11.3 GWh |
| #922 | Elmer | Croghan, NY | 11.3 GWh |
| #923 | Valley Falls Hydroelectric Facility | Valley Falls, NY | 11.3 GWh |
| #924 | Glen Ferris Hydro | Gauley Bridge, WV | 11.3 GWh |
| #925 | Rocky River (CT) | New Milford, CT | 11.2 GWh |
| #926 | Apple River | Somerset, WI | 11.2 GWh |
| #927 | Great Falls Hydro Project | Paterson, NJ | 11.2 GWh |
| #929 | Webber | Lyons, MI | 11.1 GWh |
| #930 | Dorena Hydro-Electric Facility | Cottage Grove, OR | 11.1 GWh |
| #931 | Carver Falls | Hampton, NY | 11.1 GWh |
| #932 | Washoe | Verdi, NV | 11.1 GWh |
| #933 | Elkhart | Elkhart, IN | 11.1 GWh |
| #934 | Lake Mendocino | Ukiah, CA | 11.1 GWh |
| #935 | Ashokan | Kingston, NY | 11.0 GWh |
| #936 | Slate Creek | Lakehead, CA | 11.0 GWh |
| #937 | Turner Shoals | Mill Springs, NC | 11.0 GWh |
| #938 | Flint Creek Hydroelectric LLC | Philipsburg, MT | 11.0 GWh |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Bidwell Ditch Project.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burney Creek | Burney, CA | 6.2 GWh | 14.9 mi |
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| Hat Creek 1 | Burney, CA | 22.8 GWh | 10.2 mi |
| Hat Creek 2 | Burney, CA | 6.9 GWh | 12.2 mi |
| Hatchet Creek Project | Montgomery Creek, CA | 21.2 GWh | 25.2 mi |
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| Lost Creek I | Burney, CA | 5.5 GWh | 3.5 mi |
| Montgomery Creek Hydro | Montgomery Creek, CA | 8.4 GWh | 26.8 mi |
| Muck Valley Hydroelectric | NA, CA | 82.8 GWh | 15.7 mi |
| Nelson Creek | Big Bend, CA | 2.6 GWh | 28 mi |
| Olsen | Whitmore, CA | 18.4 GWh | 27.6 mi |
| Pit 1 | Burney, CA | 195.3 GWh | 13.3 mi |
| Pit 3 | Burney, CA | 345.4 GWh | 20.7 mi |
| Pit 4 | Big Bend, CA | 311.4 GWh | 24.6 mi |
| Pit 6 | Montgomery Creek, CA | 277.7 GWh | 29.7 mi |
| Pit 7 | Montgomery Creek, CA | 263.2 GWh | 28.6 mi |
| Roaring Creek Water Power | Montgomery Creek, CA | 7.3 GWh | 26.7 mi |
| Shasta Solar Farm | Fall River Mills, CA | 6.1 GWh | 15.9 mi |
| Sierra Pacific Burney Facility | Burney, CA | 94.5 GWh | 14.2 mi |