Chicago Park
24199 Lowell Hill Rd, Colfax, CA 95713Plant Summary Information
Chicago Park is ranked #65 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chicago Park is comprised of 1 generator and generated 29.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Chicago Park |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Nevada Irrigation District |
| Location | Nevada County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1965 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 134.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 485.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,819 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #290 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #320 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #65 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chicago Park
Chicago Park Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chicago Park (412) |
| Plant Address | 24199 Lowell Hill Rd, Colfax, CA 95713 |
| Utility | Nevada Irrigation District (13402) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.1779, -120.89086 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1965 |
| Annual Generation | 134.7 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 | Bear River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2P Details Operating November 1965
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 44 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 44 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 44 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1965 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Chicago Park Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Chicago Park.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Powerhouse | Alta, CA | 2.5 GWh | 5.4 mi |
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| Colgate | Dobbins, CA | 1.3 TWh | 19.3 mi |
| Combie South | Auburn, CA | 6.8 GWh | 14.7 mi |
| Deer Creek PH | Nevada City, CA | 11.6 GWh | 8.7 mi |
| Drum 1 | Alta, CA | 88.2 GWh | 8.6 mi |
| Drum 2 | Alta, CA | 271.0 GWh | 8.6 mi |
| Dutch Flat | Alta, CA | 112.1 GWh | 4 mi |
| Dutch Flat 2 | Dutch Flat, CA | 46.7 GWh | 4.1 mi |
| Halsey | Auburn, CA | 7.3 GWh | 17.3 mi |
| Middle Fork | Foresthill, CA | 475.6 GWh | 19 mi |
| Narrows 2 | Browns Valley, CA | 276.7 GWh | 20.8 mi |
| Narrows PH | Grass Valley, CA | 73.5 GWh | 20.8 mi |
| Oxbow (CA) | Foresthill, CA | 13.8 GWh | 14.3 mi |
| Ralston | Foresthill, CA | 459.9 GWh | 15.1 mi |
| Rollins | Colfax, CA | 73.1 GWh | 4.5 mi |
| Scott Flat | Nevada City, CA | 5.4 GWh | 6.9 mi |
| Spaulding 1 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 36.6 GWh | 16.6 mi |
| Spaulding 2 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 7.3 GWh | 16.6 mi |
| Spaulding 3 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 18.3 GWh | 17.6 mi |