Drum 1

Drum Powerhouse Road, Alta, CA 95701

Plant Summary Information

Drum 1 is ranked #89 out of 209 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 #4,174 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #515 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #485 out of 1,600 California Power Plants
Ranked #89 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	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

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

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

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

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

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

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

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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Drum 1.

Plant Name	Plant Location	Annual Generation	Distance
Alta Powerhouse	Alta, CA	1.4 GWh	3.4 mi
Bowman	Nevada City, CA	10.6 GWh	14.6 mi
Chicago Park	Colfax, CA	59.8 GWh	8.6 mi
Colgate	Dobbins, CA	1.4 TWh	23.3 mi
Combie South	Auburn, CA	3.7 GWh	23.2 mi
Deadwood Creek	Dobbins, CA	3.4 GWh	25.8 mi
Deer Creek PH	Nevada City, CA	12.1 GWh	5 mi
Drum 2	Alta, CA	148.6 GWh	0 mi
Dutch Flat	Alta, CA	27.1 GWh	4.6 mi
Dutch Flat 2	Dutch Flat, CA	14.5 GWh	4.5 mi
French Meadows	Foresthill, CA	50.8 GWh	23 mi
Halsey	Auburn, CA	7.6 GWh	25.4 mi
Haypress	Sierra City, CA	17.6 GWh	23.5 mi
Middle Fork	Foresthill, CA	364.9 GWh	18.5 mi
Oxbow (CA)	Foresthill, CA	29.2 GWh	17.6 mi
Ralston	Foresthill, CA	328.1 GWh	17.8 mi
Rollins	Colfax, CA	38.6 GWh	13.1 mi
Scott Flat	Nevada City, CA	4.4 GWh	8.9 mi
Spaulding 1	Emigrant Gap, CA	17.6 GWh	8.1 mi
Spaulding 3	Emigrant Gap, CA	15.6 GWh	9 mi