Edward C Hyatt
460 Glen Dr., Oroville, CA 95966Plant Summary Information
Edward C Hyatt is ranked #24 out of 1,332 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Edward C Hyatt is comprised of 6 generators and generated 902.1 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Edward C Hyatt |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | California Dept. of Water Resources |
| Location | Butte County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1968 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #527 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #24 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #16 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 209 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
California Dept. of Water Resources (2013 to 2015) California Dept. of Water Resources (2016 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Edward C Hyatt
Edward C Hyatt Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Edward C Hyatt (437) |
| Plant Address | 460 Glen Dr., Oroville, CA 95966 |
| Utility | California Dept. of Water Resources (3255) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.54299, -121.49219 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1968 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 TWh |
| 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 | Water From Penstocks Oroville |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator 2 Details Operating November 1968
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 97.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 112.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 122.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 97 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 4 Details Operating December 1968
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 97.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 112.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 122.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 97 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1968
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 117 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 135.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 131.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 115 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 1968
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 117 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 135.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 131.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 115 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 5 Details Operating August 1968
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 117 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 135.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 131.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 115 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 6 Details Operating February 1969
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 97.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 112.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 122.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 97 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1969 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Edward C Hyatt Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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