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2 MW Hydro operating in Trinity, CA — California Independent System Operator
2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1983
Operating Since
Coordinates
41.5308, -74.2262
County
Trinity, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Humboldt Bay Mun Water Dist | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Humboldt Bay Mun Water Dist | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Gosselin Hydro Plant is a 2 MW hydroelectric facility located in Trinity County, California. It began operating in 1983 and is owned and operated by Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District. The plant utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology and consists of two generators. It is interconnected to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In the most recent year of data, the Gosselin Hydro Plant generated 5,887 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 33.5%. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT). In terms of size, the Gosselin Hydro Plant is ranked as the 216th largest power plant in California out of 247, and 1215th nationally out of 1464.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
835 MWh
Latest Month
5.9K MWh
Annual Generation
33.5%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $4.6M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Node Source
OSM spatial match
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Grid Voltage
12.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
Commercial Non-CHP