Monticello Dam
Highway 128, Winters, CA 95694Plant Summary Information
Monticello Dam is ranked #100 out of 209 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Monticello Dam is comprised of 3 generators and generated 5.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Monticello Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Solano Irrigation District |
| Location | Solano County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1983 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 36.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 127.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,496 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #570 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #563 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #100 out of 209 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Monticello Dam
Monticello Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Monticello Dam (7646) |
| Plant Address | Highway 128, Winters, CA 95694 |
| Utility | Solano Irrigation District (22776) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.51306, -122.10444 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1983 |
| Annual Generation | 36.4 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 | Lake Berryessa |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1983
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1983 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1983
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1983 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 1983
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1983 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Monticello Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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