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44 MW Hydro operating in Nevada, CA — California Independent System Operator
44 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1965
Operating Since
Coordinates
39.1782, -120.8911
County
Nevada, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Nevada Irrigation District | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Nevada Irrigation District | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Chicago Park hydroelectric plant is located in Nevada County, California. The plant has a total capacity of 44 MW and began operating in 1965. It is owned and operated by the Nevada Irrigation District. The plant utilizes a single generator and conventional hydroelectric technology, using water (WAT) as its primary fuel source. Chicago Park operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, the plant generated 59,785 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 15.5%. Chicago Park is ranked as the 68th largest power plant in California out of 247 facilities, and nationally it is ranked 326th out of 1464 plants.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
6.7K MWh
Latest Month
59.8K MWh
Annual Generation
15.5%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $101.0M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Node Source
OSM spatial match
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Political Subdivision
Sector
IPP Non-CHP