Pine Flat

27709 Pine Flat Road, Piedra, CA 93649

Plant Summary Information

Pine Flat is ranked #12 out of 221 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Pine Flat is comprised of 3 generators and generated 174.4 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.

Plant Name	Pine Flat
Utility Name	Kings River Conservation Dist
Location	Fresno County, CA
Initial Operation Date	January 1984
Last Update	Sep 2024
Annual Generation	485.0 GWh
Annual Consumption	1.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,331 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #82 out of 1,370 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #84 out of 1,577 California Power Plants
Ranked #12 out of 221 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Pine Flat (7907)
Plant Address	27709 Pine Flat Road, Piedra, CA 93649
Utility	Kings River Conservation Dist (10325)
Latitude, Longitude	36.8326, -119.327
Generation Dates on File	Mar 2001 to Sep 2024
Initial Operation Date	January 1984
Annual Generation	485.0 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	Kings River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	55 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	55 MW
Winter Capacity	55 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1984
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	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	55 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	55 MW
Winter Capacity	55 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1984
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	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	55 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	55 MW
Winter Capacity	55 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	April 1984
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	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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