Hat Creek 2
Hat Creek #2 Powerhouse Rd., Burney, CA 96013Plant Summary Information
Hat Creek 2 is ranked #89 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hat Creek 2 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 11.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Hat Creek 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Shasta County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1921 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 46.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 161.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,313 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #493 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #494 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #89 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016) Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hat Creek 2
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Hat Creek 2
Hat Creek 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hat Creek 2 (244) |
| Plant Address | Hat Creek #2 Powerhouse Rd., Burney, CA 96013 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.96068, -121.54866 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1921 |
| Annual Generation | 46.0 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 | Hat Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1921
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | HATCRK2_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | HATCRK2_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1921 |
| 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 |
Hat Creek 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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