South

South Powerhouse Road, Manton, CA 96059

Plant Summary Information

South is ranked #132 out of 221 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

South is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameSouth
Utility NamePacific Gas & Electric Co.
LocationTehama County, CA
Initial Operation DateDecember 1979
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 17.9 GWh
Annual Consumption 65.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,211 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #791 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #725 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #132 out of 221 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water
Previous Operator Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016)
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2023)

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Monthly Net Generation for South

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South Details

Summary Information
Plant NameSouth (280)
Plant AddressSouth Powerhouse Road, Manton, CA 96059
UtilityPacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328)
Latitude, Longitude40.3954, -121.87919
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateDecember 1979
Annual Generation 17.9 GWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceSouth Fork Battle Creek
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 60.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 1 Details Operating December 1979

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationSOUTHG_7_B1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataSOUTHG_7_B1
Nameplate Capacity6.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity7 MW
Winter Capacity7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 1979
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

South Plant Owners

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