Spaulding 3
11028 Lake Spaulding Rd, Emigrant Gap, CA 95715Plant Summary Information
Spaulding 3 is ranked #138 out of 206 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Spaulding 3 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Spaulding 3 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Nevada County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1929 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 15.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 55.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,493 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #818 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #747 out of 1,566 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #138 out of 206 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 Spaulding 3
Spaulding 3 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Spaulding 3 (283) |
| Plant Address | 11028 Lake Spaulding Rd, Emigrant Gap, CA 95715 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.33768, -120.63547 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1929 |
| Annual Generation | 15.6 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 | Lake Fuller |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 1929
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPAULD3_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPAULD3_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1929 |
| 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 3 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
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