Olsen
Adkins Road, Whitmore, CA 96096Plant Summary Information
Olsen is ranked #125 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Olsen is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Olsen |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Olsen Power Partners |
| Location | Shasta County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1990 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 15.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 56.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,676 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #768 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #735 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #125 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Synergics Inc (2013 to 2015) Olsen Power Partners (2016 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Olsen
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Olsen Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Olsen (50180) |
| Plant Address | Adkins Road, Whitmore, CA 96096 |
| Utility | Olsen Power Partners (60821) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.63722, -121.92805 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 15.3 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 | 8361-005 |
| 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 | Old Cow Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1990
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1990 |
| 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 |
Olsen Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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