Pit 3

Pitt 3 Road, Star Route 1, Burney, CA 96013

Plant Summary Information

Pit 3 is ranked #28 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Pit 3 is comprised of 3 generators and generated 75.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Pit 3
Utility Name	Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Location	Shasta County, CA
Initial Operation Date	July 1925
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	374.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	1.4 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,721 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #119 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #123 out of 1,606 California Power Plants
Ranked #28 out of 207 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016) Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2025)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Pit 3 (266)
Plant Address	Pitt 3 Road, Star Route 1, Burney, CA 96013
Utility	Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328)
Latitude, Longitude	40.99745, -121.74814
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	July 1925
Annual Generation	374.6 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	California Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Pit River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage	230.00 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	PIT3_7_PL1X3-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	PIT3_7_PL1X3-APND
Nameplate Capacity	26.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	23.3 MW
Winter Capacity	23.3 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1925
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	PIT3_7_PL1X3-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	PIT3_7_PL1X3-APND
Nameplate Capacity	26.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	23.3 MW
Winter Capacity	23.3 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1925
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	PIT3_7_PL1X3-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	PIT3_7_PL1X3-APND
Nameplate Capacity	26.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	23.3 MW
Winter Capacity	23.3 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1925
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

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

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