Trinity
n/a, Weaverville, CA 96003Plant Summary Information
Trinity is ranked #8 out of 187 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Trinity is comprised of 2 generators and generated 142.9 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Trinity |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Trinity County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1964 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 531.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,239 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #69 out of 1,242 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #75 out of 1,487 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 187 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Trinity
Trinity Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Trinity (451) |
| Plant Address | , Weaverville, CA 96003 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.7973, -122.76255 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1964 |
| Annual Generation | 531.0 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 | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Trinity River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 1964
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 70 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 70 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1964 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating February 1964
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 70 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 70 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1964 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Trinity Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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