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22 MW Hydro operating in Placer, CA — California Independent System Operator
22 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1943
Operating Since
Coordinates
39.2166, -120.8362
County
Placer, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Dutch Flat is a 22 MW conventional hydroelectric power plant located in Placer County, California. The plant began operating in 1943 and has one generator. It is owned and operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT). Dutch Flat is within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. It is ranked as the 92nd largest power plant in California out of 247, and 468th nationally out of 1464.
In the most recent year with available data, Dutch Flat generated 27,118 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 14.1%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $2156.95 per kW. The plant's financial information is sourced from FERC filings. Recent news coverage includes 4 articles related to industry topics, 1 about hazards, and 1 about regulatory matters.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
7.4K MWh
Latest Month
27.1K MWh
Annual Generation
14.1%
Capacity Factor
Hydro with storage · PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · Data from 2015–2024
$2,353/kW
Installed Cost
$59.9/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
Bonnie Nook Substation
Substation Distance
< 10 km
Coord Source
OSM spatial
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
DTCHFLT1_7_B1
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility