Power plants in Butte County, California
33 hydroelectric power facilities in Butte County, California, detailed with owner, capacity, and yearly generation data. Ideal for energy resource management.

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Gain insights into the operational dynamics of hydroelectric power facilities in Butte County, California, with our Power Plants dataset. This resource offers comprehensive data on 33 key installations in the region, including well-known entities like Caribou 1, Caribou 2, and Bucks Creek. Each record details capacity in megawatts, annual generation figures across several years, and the commissioning dates, providing valuable historical generation trends and facility information. Perfect for GIS professionals, this dataset offers geolocation data sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, ensuring accurate mapping and analysis capabilities for varied GIS projects. Whether assessing energy production or planning environmental impact studies, these records serve as a crucial tool for a detailed examination of Butte County’s hydroelectric assets.
The Power plants in Butte County, California dataset comprises a range of features, including:
- Caribou 2 (Hydro) owned by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
- Caribou 1 (Hydro) owned by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
- Bucks Creek (Hydro) owned by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
- Belden (Hydro) owned by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
- Sly Creek (Hydro) owned by South Feather Water and Power Agency
- Lime Saddle (Hydro) owned by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
- Forks of Butte Hydro Project (Hydro) owned by HYPOWER INC
- Forbestown (Hydro) owned by South Feather Water and Power Agency
- Edward C Hyatt (Hydro) owned by California Dept. of Water Resources
- Deadwood Creek (Hydro) owned by Hydro Sierra Energy LLC
- De Sabla (Hydro) owned by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
- Cresta (Hydro) owned by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
- Colgate (Hydro) owned by Yuba County Water Agency
- Butte College Main Campus Solar (Solar) owned by Butte-Glenn Community College District
- Oak Flat (Hydro) owned by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
- Woodleaf (Hydro) owned by South Feather Water and Power Agency
- Toadtown (Hydro) owned by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
- Thermalito Diverson Dam (Hydro) owned by California Dept. of Water Resources
- Poe (Hydro) owned by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
- Kelly Ridge (Hydro) owned by South Feather Water and Power Agency
- Kanaka (Hydro) owned by STS Hydropower LLC
- Grizzly (Hydro) owned by City of Santa Clara - (CA)
- Rock Creek (Hydro) owned by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
- Gridley Main (Solar) owned by Light Beam Power Co LLC
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