Narrows 2
8764 Scott Forbes Road, Browns Valley, CA 95918Plant Summary Information
Narrows 2 is ranked #42 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Narrows 2 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 28.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Narrows 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Yuba County Water Agency |
| Location | Yuba County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1969 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 276.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 957.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,920 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #169 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #189 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #42 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Narrows 2
Narrows 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Narrows 2 (455) |
| Plant Address | 8764 Scott Forbes Road, Browns Valley, CA 95918 |
| Utility | Yuba County Water Agency (21140) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.239, -121.27041 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1969 |
| Annual Generation | 276.7 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 | Yuba River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1969
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NARROWS 2_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NARROWS 2_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 46.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 55 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 55 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1969 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Narrows 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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