Shasta
n/a, Redding, CA 96003Plant Summary Information
Shasta is ranked #16 out of 1,354 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Shasta is comprised of 7 generators and generated 806.8 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Shasta |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Shasta County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1944 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 2.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 8.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #488 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #16 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #20 out of 1,501 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 214 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Shasta
Shasta Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Shasta (445) |
| Plant Address | Redding, CA 96003 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.71746, -122.42227 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1944 |
| Annual Generation | 2.4 TWh |
| 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 | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Sacramento River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 1944
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 142 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 142 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 142 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1944 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 4 Details Operating June 1944
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 142 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 142 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 142 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1944 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator S1 Details Operating June 1944
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1944 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator S2 Details Operating June 1944
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1944 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 5 Details Operating March 1948
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 142 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 142 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 142 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1948 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1948
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 142 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 142 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 142 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1948 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1949
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 142 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 142 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 142 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1949 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Shasta Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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