Cresta

Hwy 70, 9 mi SW/O Storrie, Storrie, CA 95980

Plant Summary Information

Cresta is ranked #28 out of 209 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Cresta is comprised of 2 generators and generated 65.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Cresta
Utility Name	Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Location	Butte County, CA
Initial Operation Date	November 1949
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	338.1 GWh
Annual Consumption	1.3 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,812 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #134 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #147 out of 1,600 California Power Plants
Ranked #28 out of 209 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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Summary Information
Plant Name	Cresta (231)
Plant Address	Hwy 70, 9 mi SW/O Storrie, Storrie, CA 95980
Utility	Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328)
Latitude, Longitude	39.82591, -121.40969
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	November 1949
Annual Generation	338.1 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	North Fork Feather River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CRESTA_7_PL1X2-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	CRESTA_7_PL1X2-APND
Nameplate Capacity	36.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	35 MW
Winter Capacity	35 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1949
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CRESTA_7_PL1X2-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	CRESTA_7_PL1X2-APND
Nameplate Capacity	36.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	35 MW
Winter Capacity	35 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1950
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

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#132	S C Moore	Littleton, NH	341.5 GWh
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#137	Snettisham	Juneau, AK	332.7 GWh
#138	Bliss (ID)	Bliss, ID	332.6 GWh
#139	Pine Flat	Piedra, CA	331.2 GWh
#140	Rainbow (MT)	Great Falls, MT	329.0 GWh
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#142	Chelan	Wenatchee, WA	328.0 GWh
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Grizzly	N/A, CA	29.6 GWh	8.2 mi
Kelly Ridge	Oroville, CA	66.5 GWh	20.8 mi
Poe	Storrie, CA	312.5 GWh	7.8 mi
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