Camino
Highway 50, Camino, CA 95726Plant Summary Information
Camino is ranked #41 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Camino is comprised of 2 generators and generated 68.8 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Camino |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist |
| Location | El Dorado County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1963 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 282.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,902 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #164 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #184 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #41 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Camino
Camino Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Camino (430) |
| Plant Address | Highway 50, Camino, CA 95726 |
| Utility | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist (16534) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.82881, -120.53709 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1963 |
| Annual Generation | 282.3 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Silver Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist (16534) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator H1 Details Operating October 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 78.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1963 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator H2 Details Operating August 1968
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 77 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 77 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Camino Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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