Forks of Butte Hydro Project
DeSabla Powerhouse Access Road, Magalia, CA 95954Plant Summary Information
Forks of Butte Hydro Project is ranked #102 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Forks of Butte Hydro Project is comprised of 1 generator and generated 5.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Forks of Butte Hydro Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | HYPOWER INC |
| Location | Butte County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1992 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 41.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 145.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,101 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #552 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #520 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #102 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Forks of Butte Hydro Project
Forks of Butte Hydro Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Forks of Butte Hydro Project (50350) |
| Plant Address | DeSabla Powerhouse Access Road, Magalia, CA 95954 |
| Utility | HYPOWER INC (8530) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.86928, -121.63187 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1992 |
| Annual Generation | 41.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 86-485-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Butte Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating March 1992
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 14.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 14.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 14.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Forks of Butte Hydro Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Ameresco Butte County | Paradise, CA | 16.0 GWh | 14.5 mi |
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| Cresta | Storrie, CA | 121.7 GWh | 12.2 mi |
| De Sabla | Magalia, CA | 47.2 GWh | 0 mi |
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| Forbestown | Forbestown, CA | 155.0 GWh | 28.9 mi |
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| Toadtown | Magalia, CA | 2.5 GWh | 2.6 mi |