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6.1 MW Hydro operating in Tehama, CA
6.1 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1988
Operating Since
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| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | — | — |
| Owner(s) | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Black Butte is a hydroelectric power plant located in Tehama County, California. The plant has a total capacity of 6.1 MW and utilizes a single generator. It commenced operations in 1988 and is owned and operated by the City of Santa Clara, California. Black Butte ranks as the 149th largest power plant in California out of 247 facilities, and 810th nationally out of 1464.
The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT), and it employs conventional hydroelectric technology. In the most recent year with available data, Black Butte generated 14,947 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 28.0%. The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and is situated in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator (CISO)
Grid Voltage
60.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
Electric Utility
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2.4K MWh
Latest Month
14.9K MWh
Annual Generation
28.0%
Capacity Factor
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2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $14.0M
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Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
BLCKBUTT_7_B1
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
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