Poe

Poe Road off Highway 70, Storrie, CA 95980

Plant Summary Information

Poe is ranked #53 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Poe is comprised of 2 generators and generated 67.0 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.

Plant Name	Poe
Utility Name	Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Location	Butte County, CA
Initial Operation Date	October 1958
Last Update	Aug 2026
Annual Generation	176.3 GWh
Annual Consumption	761.4 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,784 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #234 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #278 out of 1,641 California Power Plants
Ranked #53 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	Poe (272)
Plant Address	Poe Road off Highway 70, Storrie, CA 95980
Utility	Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328)
Latitude, Longitude	39.72289, -121.46981
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Aug 2026
Initial Operation Date	October 1958
Annual Generation	176.3 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	North Fork Feather 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	POE1_7_B1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	POE1_7_B1
Nameplate Capacity	71.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	60 MW
Winter Capacity	60 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1958
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	POE2_7_B1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	POE2_7_B1
Nameplate Capacity	71.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	60 MW
Winter Capacity	60 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1958
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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#231	Edison Sault	Sault Ste. Marie, MI	180.8 GWh
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#236	Kern River 1	Bakersfield, CA	175.7 GWh
#237	Hudson Falls Hydroelectric Project	South Glens Falls, NY	170.4 GWh
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#239	Woodleaf	Forbestown, CA	167.1 GWh
#240	Castaic	Castaic, CA	165.2 GWh
#241	Drum 2	Alta, CA	164.2 GWh
#242	North Fork	Estacada, OR	164.0 GWh
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