Toadtown
Toadtown Road, Magalia, CA 95954Plant Summary Information
Toadtown is ranked #198 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Toadtown is comprised of 1 generator and generated 375.0 MWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Toadtown |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Butte County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1986 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,356 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,258 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,441 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #198 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 Toadtown
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Toadtown Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Toadtown (714) |
| Plant Address | Toadtown Road, Magalia, CA 95954 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.89349, -121.59338 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 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 | West Branch Feather River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 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 | TOADTWN_7_N002 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TOADTWN_7_N002 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 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 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Toadtown Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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