13.6 MW Hydro out of service in Placer, CA — California Independent System Operator
13.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1916
Operating Since
Coordinates
38.9570, -121.0419
County
Placer, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | — | — |
| Status | Out of service | — | — |
The Halsey hydroelectric plant is located in Placer County, California. It is owned and operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co. The plant began operating in 1916 and has a total capacity of 13.6 MW from a single generator. Halsey utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology with water (WAT) as its primary fuel source.
In the most recent year with available data, Halsey generated 7,574 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 6.3%. The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. Halsey is ranked as the 103rd largest power plant in California out of 247, and 578th nationally out of 1464. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $3,886.58 per kW.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator
Grid Voltage
60 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
0 MWh
Latest Month
7.6K MWh
Annual Generation
6.3%
Capacity Factor
$6,698/kW
Installed Cost
$390.0/MWh
Operating Cost
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
Reporting Utility
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
HALSEYF_7_B1
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
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