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10.2 MW Hydro operating in Nevada, CA — California Independent System Operator
10.2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1942
Operating Since
Coordinates
39.2364, -121.2717
County
Nevada, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Yuba County Water Agency - (CA) | Yuba County Water Agency | — |
| Owner(s) | Yuba County Water Agency | Yuba County Water Agency | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as Yuba County Water Agency
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Narrows PH is a hydroelectric power plant located in Nevada County, California. The plant has a total capacity of 10.2 MW and began operating in 1942. It utilizes a single generator and conventional hydroelectric technology, with water (WAT) as its primary fuel source. The plant is owned and operated by the Yuba County Water Agency. Narrows PH operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
The plant's latest annual generation was 80,820 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 90.3%. Financial data for Narrows PH is available from FERC filings. The plant is ranked 118 out of 247 power plants in California and 654 out of 1464 nationally. Recent news coverage of the plant includes regulatory matters and hazard-related incidents.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
6.3K MWh
Latest Month
80.8K MWh
Annual Generation
90.3%
Capacity Factor
Hydro with storage · PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · Data from 2015–2024
$0/kW
Installed Cost
$0.0/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
NARROWS1_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
Political Subdivision
Sector
Electric Utility