Drum 2
Drum Powerhouse Road, Alta, CA 95701Plant Summary Information
Drum 2 is ranked #59 out of 209 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Drum 2 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 56.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Drum 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Placer County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1965 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 148.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 599.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,879 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #267 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #302 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #59 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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Monthly Net Generation for Drum 2
Drum 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Drum 2 (236) |
| Plant Address | Drum Powerhouse Road, Alta, CA 95701 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.25739, -120.76705 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1965 |
| Annual Generation | 148.6 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 5 Details Operating December 1965
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DRUM5_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | DRUM5_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 53.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 49.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1965 |
| 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 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| Middle Fork | Foresthill, CA | 364.9 GWh | 18.5 mi |
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| 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 mi |
| Spaulding 3 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 15.6 GWh | 9 mi |