Gosselin Hydro Plant
Mad River Road, Ruth, CA 95526Plant Summary Information
Gosselin Hydro Plant is ranked #180 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gosselin Hydro Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 806.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Gosselin Hydro Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Humboldt Bay Mun Water Dist |
| Location | Trinity County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1983 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 18.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,548 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,113 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,107 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #180 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Gosselin Hydro Plant
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Gosselin Hydro Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Gosselin Hydro Plant (10128) |
| Plant Address | Mad River Road, Ruth, CA 95526 |
| Utility | Humboldt Bay Mun Water Dist (8787) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.37, -123.4347 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1983 |
| Annual Generation | 4.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | QF17-30 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | Mad River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 1983
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.09 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.44 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1983 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating June 1983
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.09 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.44 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1983 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Gosselin Hydro Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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