Nacimiento Hydro Project

10690 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Bradley, CA 93426

Plant Summary Information

Nacimiento Hydro Project is ranked #130 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Nacimiento Hydro Project is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.7 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2023 to November 2023.

Plant Name	Nacimiento Hydro Project
Utility Name	Monterey Cnty Water Res Agency
Location	San Luis Obispo County, CA
Initial Operation Date	July 1987
Last Update	Nov 2023
Annual Generation	18.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	63.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,139 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #780 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #716 out of 1,569 California Power Plants
Ranked #130 out of 222 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Nacimiento Hydro Project Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Nacimiento Hydro Project (50352)
Plant Address	10690 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Bradley, CA 93426
Utility	Monterey Cnty Water Res Agency (12850)
Latitude, Longitude	35.79858, -120.88333
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Nov 2023
Initial Operation Date	July 1987
Annual Generation	18.6 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	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	California Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Nacimiento Reservoir
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) CA
Grid Voltage	21.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating July 1987

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	3.7 MW
Winter Capacity	3.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1987
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

Generator 2 Details Operating July 1987

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.3 MW
Winter Capacity	0.3 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1987
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

Nacimiento Hydro Project Plant Owners

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

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