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13.6 MW Hydro operating in Amador, CA — California Independent System Operator
13.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1948
Operating Since
Coordinates
38.4209, -120.5496
County
Amador, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
West Point PH is a hydroelectric power plant located in Amador County, California. The plant has a total capacity of 13.6 MW and utilizes a single generator. It began operating in 1948 and is owned and operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT), and its technology is classified as conventional hydroelectric. West Point PH operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. It is ranked as the 104th largest power plant in California out of 247, and 580th nationally out of 1464.
In the most recent year with available data, West Point PH generated 42,177 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 35.4%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1,372.04 per kW. The plant's operations have been mentioned in three news articles, covering topics such as hazards, grid operations, and industry news.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
0 MWh
Latest Month
42.2K MWh
Annual Generation
35.4%
Capacity Factor
Hydro with storage · PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · Data from 2015–2024
$1,373/kW
Installed Cost
$45.8/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
WESTPNT_7_B2
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
Last updated 2026-03-14
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Grid Voltage
70.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility