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18.4 MW Hydro operating in Butte, CA — California Independent System Operator
18.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1963
Operating Since
Coordinates
39.8693, -121.6318
County
Butte, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
De Sabla is a hydroelectric power plant located in Butte County, California. The plant, owned and operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co., has a total capacity of 18.4 MW from a single generator. It commenced operations in 1963, utilizing water as its primary fuel source and conventional hydroelectric technology. De Sabla operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In the latest year of reported generation, De Sabla produced 22,977 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 14.1%. The plant is ranked 97th out of 247 power plants in California and 506th out of 1464 plants nationally. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $3,318 per kW.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
1.1K MWh
Latest Month
23.0K MWh
Annual Generation
14.1%
Capacity Factor
Hydro with storage · PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · Data from 2015–2024
$3,356/kW
Installed Cost
$245.0/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
DESABLA_7_B1
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
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Grid Voltage
60.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility