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13.4 MW Hydro operating in Sacramento, CA — Balancing Authority of Northern California
13.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1955
Operating Since
Coordinates
38.6373, -121.2202
County
Sacramento, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | U S Bureau of Reclamation | — | — |
| Owner(s) | U S Bureau of Reclamation | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Nimbus hydroelectric plant is located in Sacramento County, California. The plant has a total capacity of 13.4 MW across two generators and is operated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. It began operating in 1955, utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology and water as its primary fuel source. Nimbus is ranked 105th out of 247 power plants in California and 583rd out of 1464 plants nationally.
In the latest year of reported data, Nimbus generated 35,545 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 30.2%. The plant operates within the Balancing Authority of Northern California and is part of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
California (non-ISO)
Market
WEIM Participant
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
4.2K MWh
Latest Month
35.5K MWh
Annual Generation
30.2%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $30.7M
This plant's balancing authority participates in CAISO's Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM). Direct nodal pricing data is not yet available.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Federal
Sector
Electric Utility