Nimbus
N/A, Folsom, CA 95630Plant Summary Information
Nimbus is ranked #88 out of 206 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Nimbus is comprised of 2 generators and generated 5.2 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Nimbus |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Sacramento County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1955 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 50.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 188.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,970 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #499 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #469 out of 1,564 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #88 out of 206 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Nimbus
Nimbus Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Nimbus (444) |
| Plant Address | N/A, Folsom, CA 95630 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.63735, -121.2202 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1955 |
| Annual Generation | 50.6 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 | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | American River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1955 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1955 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Nimbus Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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