Chili Bar
Highway 193, Placerville, CA 95667Plant Summary Information
Chili Bar is ranked #101 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chili Bar is comprised of 1 generator and generated 4.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Chili Bar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist |
| Location | El Dorado County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1965 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 43.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 154.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,050 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #544 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #515 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #101 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operators |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016) Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2020) Sacramento Municipal Util Dist (2021 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chili Bar
Chili Bar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chili Bar (225) |
| Plant Address | Highway 193, Placerville, CA 95667 |
| Utility | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist (16534) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.77176, -120.81324 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1965 |
| Annual Generation | 43.5 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 | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | South Fork American River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 21.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1965
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PLCRVLB2_7_N001 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PLCRVLB2_7_N001 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1965 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Chili Bar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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