Bowman
18400 Bowman Lake Road, Nevada City, CA 95604Plant Summary Information
Bowman is ranked #136 out of 214 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bowman is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Bowman |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Nevada Irrigation District |
| Location | Nevada County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 9.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 33.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,087 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #955 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #847 out of 1,501 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #136 out of 214 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bowman
Bowman Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bowman (50546) |
| Plant Address | 18400 Bowman Lake Road Nevada City, CA 95604 |
| Utility | Nevada Irrigation District (13402) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.44835, -120.65342 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2005 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 9.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| 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 | Bowman Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating September 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Bowman Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #945 | LAC Courte Oreilles Hydroelect | Winter, WI | 9.8 GWh |
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| #947 | Saxon Falls | Saxon, WI | 9.6 GWh |
| #948 | Messalonskee 2 (Oakland) | Oakland, ME | 9.6 GWh |
| #949 | Rock Creek I | Twin Falls, ID | 9.5 GWh |
| #950 | Prickett | Pelkie, MI | 9.5 GWh |
| #951 | Flint Creek Hydroelectric LLC | Philipsburg, MT | 9.5 GWh |
| #952 | Meyers Falls | Kettle Falls, WA | 9.5 GWh |
| #953 | Jones Fork | Fresh Pond, CA | 9.4 GWh |
| #954 | Four Mile Hydropower Project | Alpena, MI | 9.4 GWh |
| #956 | Eltopia Branch Canal 4.6 | Pasco, WA | 9.4 GWh |
| #957 | Superior Falls | Ironwood, MI | 9.4 GWh |
| #958 | Pembroke Hydro | Suncook, NH | 9.4 GWh |
| #959 | Cobble Mountain | Granville, MA | 9.3 GWh |
| #960 | North Gorham | Gorham, ME | 9.3 GWh |
| #961 | Hatchet Creek Project | Montgomery Creek, CA | 9.3 GWh |
| #962 | Eel Weir | Oswegatchie, NY | 9.3 GWh |
| #963 | Auglaize Hydro | Bryan, OH | 9.2 GWh |
| #964 | Mission | Murphy, NC | 9.2 GWh |
| #965 | Carter Hydro | Berthoud, CO | 9.1 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Haypress | Sierra City, CA | 13.0 GWh | 9 mi |
| Middle Fork | Foresthill, CA | 616.2 GWh | 29.4 mi |
| Ralston | Foresthill, CA | 14.3 GWh | 31.1 mi |
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| Spaulding 2 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 6.8 GWh | 8.6 mi |
| Spaulding 3 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 15.1 GWh | 7.7 mi |
| Stampede | Truckee, CA | 8.6 GWh | 29.3 mi |
| Woodleaf | Forbestown, CA | 162.0 GWh | 30.2 mi |