Oxbow (CA)
9200 Blacksmith Rd., Foresthill, CA 95631Plant Summary Information
Oxbow (CA) is ranked #144 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Oxbow (CA) is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Oxbow (CA) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Placer County Water Agency |
| Location | Placer County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1966 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 13.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 47.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,470 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #867 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #768 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #144 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Oxbow (CA)
Oxbow (CA) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Oxbow (CA) (426) |
| Plant Address | 9200 Blacksmith Rd., Foresthill, CA 95631 |
| Utility | Placer County Water Agency (15127) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.00337, -120.74665 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1966 |
| Annual Generation | 13.8 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 | Middle Fork American River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 1966
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1966 |
| 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 |
Oxbow (CA) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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