Dutch Flat
Dutch Flat Road, Alta, CA 95701Plant Summary Information
Dutch Flat is ranked #71 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Dutch Flat is comprised of 1 generator and generated 28.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Dutch Flat |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Placer County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1943 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 112.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 407.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,046 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #335 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #348 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #71 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 Dutch Flat
Dutch Flat Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Dutch Flat (237) |
| Plant Address | Dutch Flat Road, Alta, CA 95701 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.21699, -120.83559 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1943 |
| Annual Generation | 112.1 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 | Bear River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1943
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DTCHFLT1_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | DTCHFLT1_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 22 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 22 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1943 |
| 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 |
Dutch Flat Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| Dutch Flat 2 | Dutch Flat, CA | 46.7 GWh | 0.1 mi |
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| Spaulding 2 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 7.3 GWh | 12.6 mi |
| Spaulding 3 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 18.3 GWh | 13.6 mi |