Bucks Creek

Hwy 70, 1/4 mi W/O Storrie, Storrie, CA 95980

Plant Summary Information

Bucks Creek is ranked #68 out of 206 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Bucks Creek is comprised of 2 generators and generated 43.0 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.

Plant NameBucks Creek
Utility NamePacific Gas & Electric Co.
LocationPlumas County, CA
Initial Operation DateMarch 1928
Last Update Mar 2024
Annual Generation 96.0 GWh
Annual Consumption 368.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,356 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #357 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #368 out of 1,568 California Power Plants
Ranked #68 out of 206 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water
Previous Operator Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016)
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2024)

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Bucks Creek Details

Summary Information
Plant NameBucks Creek (220)
Plant AddressHwy 70, 1/4 mi W/O Storrie, Storrie, CA 95980
UtilityPacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328)
Latitude, Longitude39.91062, -121.32769
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Mar 2024
Initial Operation DateMarch 1928
Annual Generation 96.0 GWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceBucks Creek
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 230.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator H1 Details Operating March 1928

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationBUCKCK_7_PL1X2-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataBUCKCK_7_PL1X2-APND
Nameplate Capacity33 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity32.5 MW
Winter Capacity32.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMarch 1928
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator H2 Details OA March 1928

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationBUCKCK_7_PL1X2-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataBUCKCK_7_PL1X2-APND
Nameplate Capacity33 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity32.5 MW
Winter Capacity32.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOA
First Operation DateMarch 1928
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

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