Black Butte
County Road 200, Orland, CA 95963Plant Summary Information
Black Butte is ranked #142 out of 209 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Black Butte is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Black Butte |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Santa Clara - (CA) |
| Location | Tehama County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 14.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 54.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,608 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #832 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #761 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #142 out of 209 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Black Butte
Black Butte Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Black Butte (7229) |
| Plant Address | County Road 200, Orland, CA 95963 |
| Utility | City of Santa Clara - (CA) (16655) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.81491, -122.33234 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 14.9 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 | Black Butte Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Santa Clara - (CA) (16655) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BLCKBUTT_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BLCKBUTT_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1988 |
| 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 |
Black Butte Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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