Poe
Poe Road off Highway 70, Storrie, CA 95980Plant Summary Information
Poe is ranked #32 out of 209 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Poe is comprised of 2 generators and generated 119.0 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Poe |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Butte County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1958 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 326.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,863 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #146 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #156 out of 1,601 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #32 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 Poe
Poe Details
| 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 Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1958 |
| Annual Generation | 326.0 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 |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 1958
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating October 1958
| 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 |
Poe Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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