Union Valley
Pevine Ridge Rd, Fresh Pond, CA 95725Plant Summary Information
Union Valley is ranked #60 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Union Valley is comprised of 1 generator and generated 10.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Union Valley |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist |
| Location | El Dorado County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1963 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 168.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 591.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,534 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #249 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #288 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #60 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Union Valley
Union Valley Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Union Valley (6612) |
| Plant Address | Pevine Ridge Rd, Fresh Pond, CA 95725 |
| Utility | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist (16534) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.86429, -120.44434 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1963 |
| Annual Generation | 168.2 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 | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Silver Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist (16534) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 38.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 38.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1963 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Union Valley Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Middle Fork | Foresthill, CA | 475.6 GWh | 13.8 mi |
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