Spaulding 3
11028 Lake Spaulding Rd, Emigrant Gap, CA 95715Plant Summary Information
Spaulding 3 is ranked #132 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Spaulding 3 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Spaulding 3 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Nevada County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1929 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 18.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 66.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,172 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #789 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #720 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #132 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 3
Spaulding 3 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Spaulding 3 (283) |
| Plant Address | 11028 Lake Spaulding Rd, Emigrant Gap, CA 95715 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.33768, -120.63547 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1929 |
| Annual Generation | 18.3 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 Fuller |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 1929
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPAULD3_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPAULD3_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1929 |
| 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 3 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Spaulding 3.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Powerhouse | Alta, CA | 2.5 GWh | 12.3 mi |
| Bowman | Nevada City, CA | 15.3 GWh | 7.7 mi |
| Chicago Park | Colfax, CA | 134.7 GWh | 17.6 mi |
| Colgate | Dobbins, CA | 1.3 TWh | 29.7 mi |
| Deadwood Creek | Dobbins, CA | 3.1 GWh | 27.9 mi |
| Deer Creek PH | Nevada City, CA | 11.6 GWh | 11.5 mi |
| Drum 1 | Alta, CA | 88.2 GWh | 9 mi |
| Drum 2 | Alta, CA | 271.0 GWh | 9 mi |
| Dutch Flat | Alta, CA | 112.1 GWh | 13.6 mi |
| Dutch Flat 2 | Dutch Flat, CA | 46.7 GWh | 13.5 mi |
| French Meadows | Foresthill, CA | 67.4 GWh | 21.7 mi |
| Haypress | Sierra City, CA | 22.1 GWh | 16 mi |
| Loon Lake | Fresh Pond, CA | 126.4 GWh | 29.6 mi |
| Middle Fork | Foresthill, CA | 475.6 GWh | 21.7 mi |
| Oxbow (CA) | Foresthill, CA | 13.8 GWh | 23.9 mi |
| Ralston | Foresthill, CA | 459.9 GWh | 23.8 mi |
| Rollins | Colfax, CA | 73.1 GWh | 22.1 mi |
| Scott Flat | Nevada City, CA | 5.4 GWh | 16.5 mi |
| Spaulding 1 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 36.6 GWh | 1 mi |
| Spaulding 2 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 7.3 GWh | 1 mi |