Drum 1
Drum Powerhouse Road, Alta, CA 95701Plant Summary Information
Drum 1 is ranked #85 out of 187 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Drum 1 is comprised of 4 generators and generated 17.3 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.
| Plant Name | Drum 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Placer County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1913 |
| Last Update | Oct 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 46.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 162.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,230 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #502 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #483 out of 1,530 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #85 out of 187 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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Monthly Net Generation for Drum 1
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Drum 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Drum 1 (235) |
| Plant Address | Drum Powerhouse Road, Alta, CA 95701 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.25687, -120.76744 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1913 |
| Annual Generation | 46.4 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Bear River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 1913
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DRUM_7_PL1X2-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | DRUM_7_PL1X2-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 13.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1913 |
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating November 1913
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DRUM_7_PL1X2-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | DRUM_7_PL1X2-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 13.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1913 |
| 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 |
Generator 3 Details Operating April 1922
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DRUM_7_PL3X4-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | DRUM_7_PL3X4-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 13.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1922 |
| 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 |
Generator 4 Details Operating June 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DRUM_7_PL3X4-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | DRUM_7_PL3X4-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 13.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 14.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 14.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1928 |
| 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 |
Drum 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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