High Sierra Cogeneration Plant
711-045 Center Road, Susanville, CA 96130Plant Summary Information
High Sierra Cogeneration Plant is ranked #103 out of 316 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
High Sierra Cogeneration Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 8.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | High Sierra Cogeneration Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Plumas Sierra Rural Electric Coop |
| Location | Lassen County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2010 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 33.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 361.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,743 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,227 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #576 out of 1,607 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #103 out of 316 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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High Sierra Cogeneration Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | High Sierra Cogeneration Plant (57977) |
| Plant Address | 711-045 Center Road, Susanville, CA 96130 |
| Utility | Plumas Sierra Rural Electric Coop (57353) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.4128, -120.4774 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2011 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2010 |
| Annual Generation | 33.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Plumas-Sierra Rural Elec Coop (15308) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CITY OF SUSANVILLE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator ENG1 Details Operating February 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ENG2 Details Operating February 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
High Sierra Cogeneration Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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