Tiger Creek
Tiger Creek Road, Pioneer, CA 95666Plant Summary Information
Tiger Creek is ranked #47 out of 206 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Tiger Creek is comprised of 2 generators and generated 65.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Tiger Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Amador County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1931 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 225.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 816.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,257 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #201 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #242 out of 1,566 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #47 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 Tiger Creek
Tiger Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Tiger Creek (287) |
| Plant Address | Tiger Creek Road, Pioneer, CA 95666 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.44929, -120.49265 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1931 |
| Annual Generation | 225.1 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 Mokelumne River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator H2 Details Operating June 1931
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | TIGRCK_7_UNITS-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TIGRCK_7_UNITS-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 26.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 29 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1931 |
| 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 H1 Details Operating August 1931
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | TIGRCK_7_UNITS-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TIGRCK_7_UNITS-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 29 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1931 |
| 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 |
Tiger Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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