El Dorado
1000 Powerhouse Road, Pollock Pines, CA 95667Plant Summary Information
El Dorado is ranked #73 out of 187 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
El Dorado is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | El Dorado |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | El Dorado Irrigation District |
| Location | El Dorado County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1924 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 80.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 319.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,686 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #389 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #385 out of 1,530 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #73 out of 187 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for El Dorado
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El Dorado Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | El Dorado (238) |
| Plant Address | 1000 Powerhouse Road, Pollock Pines, CA 95667 |
| Utility | El Dorado Irrigation District (25915) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.79357, -120.61915 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2003 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1924 |
| Annual Generation | 80.9 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 | South Fork American River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details OA January 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1924 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1924 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
El Dorado Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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