Montgomery Creek Hydro
Montgomery Falls Road, Montgomery Creek, CA 96065Plant Summary Information
Montgomery Creek Hydro is ranked #155 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Montgomery Creek Hydro is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Montgomery Creek Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Central Rivers Power US, LLC |
| Location | Shasta County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1987 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 9.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 36.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,434 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #922 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #856 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #155 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operators |
Enel North America, Inc. (2013 to 2013) Enel Green Power NA, Inc. (2014 to 2019) Central Rivers Power US, LLC (2020 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Montgomery Creek Hydro
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Montgomery Creek Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Montgomery Creek Hydro (55009) |
| Plant Address | Montgomery Falls Road, Montgomery Creek, CA 96065 |
| Utility | Central Rivers Power US, LLC (64078) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.84681, -121.95645 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 9.2 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 | 89-265-000 |
| 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 | Montgomery Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Montgomery Creek Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Pit 1 | Burney, CA | 255.5 GWh | 25.9 mi |
| Pit 3 | Burney, CA | 374.6 GWh | 15.1 mi |
| Pit 4 | Big Bend, CA | 349.3 GWh | 11.1 mi |
| Pit 5 | Big Bend, CA | 456.3 GWh | 9.7 mi |
| Pit 6 | Montgomery Creek, CA | 262.5 GWh | 5.6 mi |
| Pit 7 | Montgomery Creek, CA | 376.0 GWh | 1.8 mi |
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