Forks of Butte Hydro Project

DeSabla Powerhouse Access Road, Magalia, CA 95954

Plant Summary Information

Forks of Butte Hydro Project is ranked #81 out of 206 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Forks of Butte Hydro Project is comprised of 1 generator and generated 11.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant NameForks of Butte Hydro Project
Utility NameHypower Energy, LLC
LocationButte County, CA
Initial Operation DateMarch 1992
Last Update Dec 2024
Annual Generation 65.9 GWh
Annual Consumption 236.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,707 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #437 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #415 out of 1,566 California Power Plants
Ranked #81 out of 206 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water
Previous Operator HYPOWER INC (2013 to 2023)
Hypower Energy, LLC (2024 to 2024)

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Monthly Net Generation for Forks of Butte Hydro Project

Forks of Butte Hydro Project Details

Summary Information
Plant NameForks of Butte Hydro Project (50350)
Plant AddressDeSabla Powerhouse Access Road, Magalia, CA 95954
UtilityHypower Energy, LLC (8530)
Latitude, Longitude39.86928, -121.63187
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation DateMarch 1992
Annual Generation 65.9 GWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusYes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number86-485-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceButte Creek
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 60.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator GEN1 Details Operating March 1992

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity14.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity14.5 MW
Winter Capacity14.5 MW
Minimum Load0.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMarch 1992
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo

Forks of Butte Hydro Project Plant Owners

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