Rio Bravo Rocklin
3100 Thunder Valley Court, Lincoln, CA 95648Plant Summary Information
Rio Bravo Rocklin is ranked #41 out of 146 wood/wood waste solids power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rio Bravo Rocklin is comprised of 1 generator and generated 28.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Rio Bravo Rocklin |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Rio Bravo Rocklin |
| Location | Placer County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 147.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,989 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #41 out of 146 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #301 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 15 California Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.0% Natural Gas : 1.0% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Rio Bravo Rocklin
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Rio Bravo Rocklin
Rio Bravo Rocklin Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rio Bravo Rocklin (10772) |
| Plant Address | 3100 Thunder Valley Court, Lincoln, CA 95648 |
| Utility | Rio Bravo Rocklin (16077) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.8319, -121.31365 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 147.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.0% Natural Gas : 1.0% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 86-373-001 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PACIFIC GAS |
| Pipeline Name | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 1989
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 24.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 24.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Rio Bravo Rocklin Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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