French Meadows
NW side of Hell Hole Reservoir, Foresthill, CA 95631Plant Summary Information
French Meadows is ranked #87 out of 206 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
French Meadows is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | French Meadows |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Placer County Water Agency |
| Location | Placer County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1966 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 50.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 179.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,999 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #498 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #465 out of 1,566 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #87 out of 206 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for French Meadows
French Meadows Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | French Meadows (424) |
| Plant Address | NW side of Hell Hole Reservoir, Foresthill, CA 95631 |
| Utility | Placer County Water Agency (15127) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.07797, -120.40607 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1966 |
| Annual Generation | 50.8 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 | Middle Fork American River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 1966
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 16 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1966 |
| 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 |
French Meadows Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| Middle Fork | Foresthill, CA | 454.4 GWh | 10.9 mi |
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| Spaulding 3 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 15.6 GWh | 21.7 mi |
| Union Valley | Fresh Pond, CA | 76.5 GWh | 14.9 mi |