Electra

Electric Road off Highway 49, Jackson, CA 95642

Plant Summary Information

Electra is ranked #46 out of 206 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Electra is comprised of 3 generators and generated 86.8 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.

Plant Name	Electra
Utility Name	Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Location	Amador County, CA
Initial Operation Date	June 1948
Last Update	May 2025
Annual Generation	237.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	951.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,208 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #194 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #232 out of 1,568 California Power Plants
Ranked #46 out of 206 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	Electra (239)
Plant Address	Electric Road off Highway 49, Jackson, CA 95642
Utility	Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328)
Latitude, Longitude	38.33099, -120.6699
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to May 2025
Initial Operation Date	June 1948
Annual Generation	237.9 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	North Fork Mokelumne 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	ELECTR_7_PL1X3-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	ELECTR_7_PL1X3-APND
Nameplate Capacity	32.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	30.7 MW
Winter Capacity	30.7 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1948
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	ELECTR_7_PL1X3-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	ELECTR_7_PL1X3-APND
Nameplate Capacity	35.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	30.7 MW
Winter Capacity	30.7 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1948
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	ELECTR_7_PL1X3-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	ELECTR_7_PL1X3-APND
Nameplate Capacity	35.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	36.6 MW
Winter Capacity	36.6 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1948
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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