Forbestown
Ponderosa Way, Forbestown, CA 95941Plant Summary Information
Forbestown is ranked #62 out of 187 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Forbestown is comprised of 1 generator and generated 23.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Forbestown |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | South Feather Water and Power Agency |
| Location | Butte County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1963 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 128.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 454.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,153 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #292 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #325 out of 1,530 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #62 out of 187 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Forbestown Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Forbestown (417) |
| Plant Address | Ponderosa Way, Forbestown, CA 95941 |
| Utility | South Feather Water and Power Agency (14191) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.55101, -121.27878 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1963 |
| Annual Generation | 128.5 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 Feather River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 41.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 37.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 37.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1963 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Forbestown Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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