Rock Creek
Hwy 70, 35 mi E/O Oroville, Storrie, CA 95980Plant Summary Information
Rock Creek is ranked #6 out of 209 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rock Creek is comprised of 2 generators and generated 95.2 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Rock Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Plumas County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1950 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 612.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,116 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #63 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #61 out of 1,601 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 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 Rock Creek
Rock Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rock Creek (275) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 70, 35 mi E/O Oroville, Storrie, CA 95980 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.90521, -121.34523 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1950 |
| Annual Generation | 612.3 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 |
Generator H1 Details Operating March 1950
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ROCKCK1_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ROCKCK1_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 63 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 63 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 63 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1950 |
| 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 March 1950
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ROCKCK2_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ROCKCK2_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 63 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 63 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 63 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1950 |
| 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 |
Rock Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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