Stony Gorge
County Road 306, Elk Creek, CA 95939Plant Summary Information
Stony Gorge is ranked #137 out of 206 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Stony Gorge is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Stony Gorge |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Santa Clara - (CA) |
| Location | Glenn County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 15.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 54.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,467 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #812 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #744 out of 1,564 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #137 out of 206 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Stony Gorge
Stony Gorge Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Stony Gorge (7151) |
| Plant Address | County Road 306, Elk Creek, CA 95939 |
| Utility | City of Santa Clara - (CA) (16655) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.58686, -122.53325 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1986 |
| 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 | Stony Gorge Reservoir |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Santa Clara - (CA) (16655) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_ELKCRK_6_STONYG-APNDPOD_ELKCRK_6_STONYG-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | POD_ELKCRK_6_STONYG-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_ELKCRK_6_STONYG-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | POD_ELKCRK_6_STONYG-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Stony Gorge Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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