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6.6 MW Hydro operating in Nevada, CA — California Independent System Operator
6.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1929
Operating Since
Coordinates
39.3377, -120.6355
County
Nevada, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Spaulding 3 is a hydroelectric power plant located in Nevada County, California. The plant has a total capacity of 6.6 MW and utilizes a single generator with conventional hydroelectric technology. It began operating in 1929 and is owned and operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT). Spaulding 3 operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In the latest year with available data, Spaulding 3 generated 15,609 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 26.8%. The plant is ranked 146th out of 247 power plants in California and 792nd out of 1464 plants nationally. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $2,140.95 per kW, based on information reported to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
820 MWh
Latest Month
15.6K MWh
Annual Generation
26.8%
Capacity Factor
Hydroelectric · PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · Data from 2015–2024
$4,313/kW
Installed Cost
$116.0/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
SPAULD3_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