Hat Creek 1
Baun Lake Road, Star Route 1, Burney, CA 96013Plant Summary Information
Hat Creek 1 is ranked #124 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hat Creek 1 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 7.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Hat Creek 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Shasta County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1921 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 22.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 82.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,901 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #722 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #685 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #124 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 Hat Creek 1
Hat Creek 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hat Creek 1 (243) |
| Plant Address | Baun Lake Road, Star Route 1, Burney, CA 96013 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.9293, -121.54446 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1921 |
| Annual Generation | 22.8 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 | Hat 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 August 1921
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | HATCRK1_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | HATCRK1_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1921 |
| 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 |
Hat Creek 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bidwell Ditch Project | Hat Creek, CA | 11.2 GWh | 10.2 mi |
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| Cove Hydroelectric | Burney, CA | 14.4 GWh | 21.5 mi |
| Hat Creek 2 | Burney, CA | 6.9 GWh | 2.2 mi |
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| Lost Creek I | Burney, CA | 5.5 GWh | 13.7 mi |
| Montgomery Creek Hydro | Montgomery Creek, CA | 8.4 GWh | 22.3 mi |
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| Nelson Creek | Big Bend, CA | 2.6 GWh | 19.4 mi |
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| Pit 3 | Burney, CA | 345.4 GWh | 11.6 mi |
| Pit 4 | Big Bend, CA | 312.5 GWh | 16.4 mi |
| Pit 5 | Big Bend, CA | 370.1 GWh | 22.9 mi |
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