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6.7 MW Hydro operating in Tehama, CA — California Independent System Operator
6.7 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1979
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.0281, -80.3016
County
Tehama, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The South hydroelectric plant is located in Tehama County, California. The plant has a total capacity of 6.7 MW and began operating in 1979. It is owned and operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co. The plant utilizes a single generator with conventional hydroelectric technology and water (WAT) as its primary fuel source. South operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In the most recent year of data, the plant generated 13,136 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 22.3%. South ranks as the 145th largest power plant in California out of 247, and 786th nationally out of 1464. Financial data, sourced from FERC, indicates an installed cost of $2,415.58 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
1.5K MWh
Latest Month
13.1K MWh
Annual Generation
22.3%
Capacity Factor
Hydroelectric · PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · Data from 2015–2024
$2,750/kW
Installed Cost
$147.8/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
SOUTHG_7_B1
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
Last updated 2026-04-09
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Grid Voltage
60.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility