Combie South
Hwy 49 At Combie Rd/ Dam, Auburn, CA 95722Plant Summary Information
Combie South is ranked #181 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Combie South is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Combie South |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Nevada Irrigation District |
| Location | Nevada County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1984 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 16.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,665 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,119 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,117 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #181 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Combie South
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Combie South Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Combie South (846) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 49 At Combie Rd/ Dam, Auburn, CA 95722 |
| Utility | Nevada Irrigation District (13402) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.0096, -121.0591 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1984 |
| Annual Generation | 4.4 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Bear River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1984
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1984 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 1984
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1984 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating April 1984
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1984 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Combie South Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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