Deer Creek PH
Chalk Bluff Road, Nevada City, CA 95959Plant Summary Information
Deer Creek PH is ranked #126 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Deer Creek PH is comprised of 1 generator and generated 6.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Deer Creek PH |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Nevada Irrigation District |
| Location | Nevada County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1908 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 15.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 57.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,678 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #769 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #736 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #126 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operators |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016) Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2023) Nevada Irrigation District (2024 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Deer Creek PH
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Deer Creek PH
Deer Creek PH Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Deer Creek PH (233) |
| Plant Address | Chalk Bluff Road, Nevada City, CA 95959 |
| Utility | Nevada Irrigation District (13402) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.29807, -120.8443 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1908 |
| Annual Generation | 15.2 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 | South Yuba Canal |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1908
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DEERCRK_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | DEERCRK_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1908 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Deer Creek PH Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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