Wise
10850 Wise Road, Auburn, CA 95603Plant Summary Information
Wise is ranked #95 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wise is comprised of 2 generators and generated 5.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Wise |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Placer County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1917 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 64.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 236.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,614 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #449 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #423 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #95 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 Wise
Wise Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wise (292) |
| Plant Address | 10850 Wise Road, Auburn, CA 95603 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.88986, -121.09853 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1917 |
| Annual Generation | 64.6 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 | Tailwater From Halsey Plant |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1917
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WISE1_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WISE1_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 13.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 14 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 14 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1917 |
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WISE2_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WISE2_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1986 |
| 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 |
Wise Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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