Pit 5
Pit 5 Road, Big Bend, CA 96011Plant Summary Information
Pit 5 is ranked #17 out of 209 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Pit 5 is comprised of 4 generators and generated 86.3 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Pit 5 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Shasta County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1944 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 456.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,458 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #91 out of 1,331 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #93 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 209 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016) Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Pit 5
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Pit 5 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Pit 5 (268) |
| Plant Address | Pit 5 Road, Big Bend, CA 96011 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.9862, -121.97759 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1944 |
| Annual Generation | 456.3 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 |
Generator H1 Details Operating April 1944
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PIT5_7_PL1X2-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PIT5_7_PL1X2-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 38.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.87 |
| Summer Capacity | 40 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1944 |
| 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 |
Generator H2 Details Operating April 1944
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PIT5_7_PL1X2-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PIT5_7_PL1X2-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 38.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.87 |
| Summer Capacity | 40 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1944 |
| 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 |
Generator H3 Details Operating April 1944
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PIT5_7_PL3X4-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PIT5_7_PL3X4-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 33.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 40 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1944 |
| 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 |
Generator H4 Details Operating April 1944
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PIT5_7_PL3X4-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PIT5_7_PL3X4-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 32 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 40 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1944 |
| 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 |
Pit 5 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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