Gosselin Hydro Plant

Mad River Road, Ruth, CA 95526

Plant Summary Information

Gosselin Hydro Plant is ranked #179 out of 221 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Gosselin Hydro Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.0 GWh during the 3-month period between January 2023 to April 2023.

Plant Name	Gosselin Hydro Plant
Utility Name	Humboldt Bay Mun Water Dist
Location	Trinity County, CA
Initial Operation Date	June 1983
Last Update	Apr 2023
Annual Generation	5.7 GWh
Annual Consumption	20.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #7,536 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,114 out of 1,370 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,040 out of 1,579 California Power Plants
Ranked #179 out of 221 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Gosselin Hydro Plant (10128)
Plant Address	Mad River Road, Ruth, CA 95526
Utility	Humboldt Bay Mun Water Dist (8787)
Latitude, Longitude	40.37, -123.4347
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Apr 2023
Initial Operation Date	June 1983
Annual Generation	5.7 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	QF17-30
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	California Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS Code	Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)
Sector	Commercial Non-CHP (4)
Water Source	Mad River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage	12.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	0.2 MW
Winter Capacity	0.3 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1983
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial Non-CHP (4)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	0.2 MW
Winter Capacity	0.3 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1983
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial Non-CHP (4)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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