Colgate
12700 Lake Francis Rd, Dobbins, CA 95935Plant Summary Information
Colgate is ranked #29 out of 1,370 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Colgate is comprised of 2 generators and generated 277.3 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
| Plant Name | Colgate |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Yuba County Water Agency |
| Location | Yuba County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1969 |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #618 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #29 out of 1,370 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #29 out of 1,579 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 221 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Colgate
Colgate Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Colgate (454) |
| Plant Address | 12700 Lake Francis Rd, Dobbins, CA 95935 |
| Utility | Yuba County Water Agency (21140) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.33083, -121.19167 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1969 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 TWh |
| 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 | North Yuba River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV / 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 1969
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | COLGATE 1_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | COLGATE 1_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 157.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 176.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 176.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1969 |
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating October 1969
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | COLGATE 2_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | COLGATE 2_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 157.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 175.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 175.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1969 |
| 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 |
Colgate Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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