Cow Creek
South Cow Creek Road, Millville, CA 96062Plant Summary Information
Cow Creek is ranked #181 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cow Creek is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.7 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2022 to March 2023.
| Plant Name | Cow Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Shasta County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1907 |
| Last Update | Mar 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 5.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 21.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,329 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,114 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,026 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #181 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016) Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cow Creek
Cow Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cow Creek (229) |
| Plant Address | South Cow Creek Road, Millville, CA 96062 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.57082, -122.02093 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1907 |
| Annual Generation | 5.9 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 Cow Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1907
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | COWCREEK_6_N001 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | COWCREEK_6_N001 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1907 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1907
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | COWCREEK_6_N001 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | COWCREEK_6_N001 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1907 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Cow Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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