Query
Nimbus
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Nimbus
Generated
2026-10-19T14:36:49.542Z

Briefing on Nimbus

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 19, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
13 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1955
Operating since
2
Generators
30.2%
Capacity factor
36 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Nimbus is a 13 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in California, currently Operating.

Nimbus is reported in California since 1955 under U S Bureau of Reclamation. Available operating and financial measures include 30.2% capacity factor and 36 GWh annual generation; $2294/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Sacramento, California
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
U S Bureau of Reclamation
Operator
U S Bureau of Reclamation
Grid
Balancing Authority of Northern California
Plant ID
444

What stands out

1

Nimbus is a 13 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in California with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 30.2% capacity factor and 36 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $2294/kW CapEx.

4

Latest linked story: “Nimbus Dam Provides Power and Recreation” (Patch, 2011-03-11).

Market and operating context

Balancing authority
Balancing Authority of Northern California
NERC region
WECC
State rank
#105 of 247
National rank
#576 of 1,462

Why it matters

For this asset, operating status, generation, ownership, and linked events are the primary facts for performance and asset-level diligence. The exact chart and source-linked records below let the reader test those facts before moving to a deeper report.