Deer Creek PH
Chalk Bluff Road, Nevada City, CA 95959Plant Summary Information
Deer Creek PH is ranked #149 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Deer Creek PH is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.3 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2023 to November 2023.
| Plant Name | Deer Creek PH |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Nevada County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1908 |
| Last Update | Nov 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 11.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 42.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,663 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #913 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #797 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #149 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 Deer Creek PH
Deer Creek PH Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Deer Creek PH (233) |
| Plant Address | Chalk Bluff Road, Nevada City, CA 95959 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.29807, -120.8443 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Nov 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1908 |
| Annual Generation | 11.6 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 | Deer 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 May 1908
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DEERCRK_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | DEERCRK_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1908 |
| 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 |
Deer Creek PH Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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