Hatchet Creek Project
Cove Road, Montgomery Creek, CA 96065Plant Summary Information
Hatchet Creek Project is ranked #114 out of 187 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hatchet Creek Project is comprised of 1 generator and generated 4.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Hatchet Creek Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Mega Renewables |
| Location | Shasta County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 22.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 76.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,151 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #692 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #663 out of 1,530 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #114 out of 187 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hatchet Creek Project
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Hatchet Creek Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hatchet Creek Project (10882) |
| Plant Address | Cove Road, Montgomery Creek, CA 96065 |
| Utility | Mega Renewables (12239) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.87414, -121.92043 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 22.6 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 | 86-103-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Hatchet Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Hatchet Creek Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Hat Creek 2 | Burney, CA | 26.0 GWh | 20.3 mi |
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| James B Black | Big Bend, CA | 582.5 GWh | 8.6 mi |
| Montgomery Creek Hydro | Montgomery Creek, CA | 10.1 GWh | 2.7 mi |
| Nelson Creek | Big Bend, CA | 3.1 GWh | 10.8 mi |
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| Pit 1 | Burney, CA | 188.4 GWh | 23.5 mi |
| Pit 3 | Burney, CA | 332.8 GWh | 12.4 mi |
| Pit 4 | Big Bend, CA | 388.3 GWh | 8.6 mi |
| Pit 5 | Big Bend, CA | 456.3 GWh | 8.3 mi |
| Pit 6 | Montgomery Creek, CA | 242.3 GWh | 5.1 mi |
| Pit 7 | Montgomery Creek, CA | 404.8 GWh | 4.1 mi |
| Roaring Creek Water Power | Montgomery Creek, CA | 7.0 GWh | 1.6 mi |
| Sierra Pacific Burney Facility | Burney, CA | 96.3 GWh | 11.4 mi |