Collins Pine Project
500 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020Plant Summary Information
Collins Pine Project is ranked #15 out of 16 wood/wood waste solids power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Collins Pine Project is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Collins Pine Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Collins Pine Co |
| Location | Plumas County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 15.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 615.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,733 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #132 out of 149 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #737 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 16 California Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
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Monthly Net Generation for Collins Pine Project
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Collins Pine Project
Collins Pine Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Collins Pine Project (10661) |
| Plant Address | 500 Main Street, Chester, CA 96020 |
| Utility | Collins Pine Co (3953) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.30342, -121.24443 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 15.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 94-101-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Wood Product Manufacturing (321) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Chester PUD |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN5 Details Operating September 2021
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Startup Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Collins Pine Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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