Muck Valley Hydroelectric
Unnammed Road, NA, CA 96068Plant Summary Information
Muck Valley Hydroelectric is ranked #66 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Muck Valley Hydroelectric is comprised of 1 generator and generated 6.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Muck Valley Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Malacha Hydro Limited Partnership |
| Location | Lassen County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 89.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 341.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,628 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #349 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #364 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #66 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operators |
Malacha Hydro Ltd Partnership (2013 to 2013) Brookfield Energy Marketing LP (2014 to 2018) Brookfield Renewable Trading and Marketing LP (2019 to 2024) Malacha Hydro Limited Partnership (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Muck Valley Hydroelectric
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Muck Valley Hydroelectric
Muck Valley Hydroelectric Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Muck Valley Hydroelectric (10458) |
| Plant Address | Unnammed Road, NA, CA 96068 |
| Utility | Malacha Hydro Limited Partnership (67573) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.97639, -121.25583 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 89.8 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 93-12-000, 86-185-000 |
| 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 | Pit River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 29.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1988 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Muck Valley Hydroelectric Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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