Pardee

Pardee Dam Road at Mokelumne R, Valley Springs, CA 95252

Plant Summary Information

Pardee is ranked #71 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Pardee is comprised of 3 generators and generated 21.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Pardee
Utility Name	East Bay Municipal Util Dist - (CA)
Location	Calaveras County, CA
Initial Operation Date	July 1930
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	79.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	278.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,758 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #379 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #381 out of 1,606 California Power Plants
Ranked #71 out of 207 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	East Bay Municipal Util Dist (2013 to 2024) East Bay Municipal Util Dist - (CA) (2025 to 2025)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Pardee (376)
Plant Address	Pardee Dam Road at Mokelumne R, Valley Springs, CA 95252
Utility	East Bay Municipal Util Dist - (CA) (5571)
Latitude, Longitude	38.2569, -120.8507
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	July 1930
Annual Generation	79.6 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	98-53-000
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	Pardee Reservoir
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage	60.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	Pardeb_6_units
Nameplate Capacity	7.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	8.9 MW
Winter Capacity	8.9 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1930
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	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	Pardeb_6_units
Nameplate Capacity	7.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	8.9 MW
Winter Capacity	8.9 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1930
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	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	Pardeb_6_units
Nameplate Capacity	8.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	9.9 MW
Winter Capacity	9.9 MW
Minimum Load	5 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	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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