Spaulding 2
11028 Lake Spaulding Rd, Emigrant Gap, CA 95715Plant Summary Information
Spaulding 2 is ranked #207 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Spaulding 2 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 21.0 MWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.
| Plant Name | Spaulding 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Nevada County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1928 |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 21.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 72 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,928 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,309 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,604 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #207 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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Monthly Net Generation for Spaulding 2
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Spaulding 2
Spaulding 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Spaulding 2 (282) |
| Plant Address | 11028 Lake Spaulding Rd, Emigrant Gap, CA 95715 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.32459, -120.64538 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Nov 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1928 |
| Annual Generation | 21.0 MWh |
| 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 | Lake Spaulding |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details OA July 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPAULD_6_UNIT12-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPAULD_6_UNIT12-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | July 1928 |
| 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 |
Spaulding 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Spaulding 1 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 17.4 GWh | 0 mi |
| Spaulding 3 | Emigrant Gap, CA | 16.9 GWh | 1 mi |