Sand Bar Power Plant
Forest Service Road, Stanislaus Ntl. Fores, CA 95364Plant Summary Information
Sand Bar Power Plant is ranked #72 out of 206 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sand Bar Power Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 13.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Sand Bar Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tri-Dam Power Authority |
| Location | Tuolumne County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 85.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 317.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,482 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #387 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #377 out of 1,568 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #72 out of 206 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sand Bar Power Plant
Sand Bar Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sand Bar Power Plant (50400) |
| Plant Address | Forest Service Road, Stanislaus Ntl. Fores, CA 95364 |
| Utility | Tri-Dam Power Authority (19560) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.1861, -120.15 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 85.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 83-119-000 |
| 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 | Middle Fork Stanislous River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating May 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 15.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 14 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Sand Bar Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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