Spaulding 1
11028 Lake Spaulding Rd, Emigrant Gap, CA 95715Plant Summary Information
Spaulding 1 is ranked #106 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Spaulding 1 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 6.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Spaulding 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Nevada County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1928 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 36.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 131.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,270 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #586 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #559 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #106 out of 222 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 Spaulding 1
Spaulding 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Spaulding 1 (281) |
| Plant Address | 11028 Lake Spaulding Rd, Emigrant Gap, CA 95715 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.32461, -120.64481 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1928 |
| Annual Generation | 36.6 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 | Lake Spaulding |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPAULD_6_UNIT12-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPAULD_6_UNIT12-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1928 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Spaulding 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Spaulding 2 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 7.3 GWh | 0 mi |
| Spaulding 3 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 18.3 GWh | 1 mi |