5.5 MW Hydro operating in Nevada, CA — California Independent System Operator
5.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1908
Operating Since
Coordinates
40.4044, -111.5285
County
Nevada, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Nevada Irrigation District | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Nevada Irrigation District | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Deer Creek Powerhouse is a 5.5 MW hydroelectric generating facility located in Nevada County, California. The plant began operating in 1908 and utilizes a single generator with conventional hydroelectric technology. It is owned and operated by the Nevada Irrigation District. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
Deer Creek PH 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 12,088 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 25.1%. The plant's installed cost was $12,508.44 per kW, according to FERC data. Deer Creek PH is ranked as the 156th largest power plant in California out of 247, and 848th nationally out of 1464.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator
Grid Voltage
60 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Political Subdivision
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
1.8K MWh
Latest Month
12.1K MWh
Annual Generation
25.1%
Capacity Factor
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
Reporting Utility
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
DEERCRK_7_B1
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report