Pit 4
Pit River Road, Big Bend, CA 96011Plant Summary Information
Pit 4 is ranked #28 out of 214 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Pit 4 is comprised of 2 generators and generated 83.4 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Pit 4 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Shasta County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1955 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 400.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,586 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #131 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #118 out of 1,501 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 214 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016) Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2022) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Pit 4
Pit 4 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Pit 4 (267) |
| Plant Address | Pit River Road Big Bend, CA 96011 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.98636, -121.84944 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1955 |
| Annual Generation | 400.1 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 | Pit River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PIT4_7_PL1X2-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PIT4_7_PL1X2-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 51.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 47.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 47.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1955 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PIT4_7_PL1X2-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PIT4_7_PL1X2-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 51.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 47.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 47.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1955 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Pit 4 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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