Pit 6
Big Bend Road, Montgomery Creek, CA 96065Plant Summary Information
Pit 6 is ranked #42 out of 209 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Pit 6 is comprised of 2 generators and generated 69.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Pit 6 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Shasta County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1965 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 242.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 826.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,248 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #188 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #229 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #42 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 6
Pit 6 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Pit 6 (269) |
| Plant Address | Big Bend Road, Montgomery Creek, CA 96065 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.92257, -121.99291 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1965 |
| Annual Generation | 242.3 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 August 1965
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PIT6U1_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PIT6U1_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 39.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 40 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1965 |
| 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 August 1965
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PIT6U2_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PIT6U2_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 39.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 40 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1965 |
| 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 6 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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