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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSAlta Powerhouse
Alta Powerhouse is a 1.0 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Placer County, California, operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co..
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.0 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.0 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
- Location
- Placer County, California
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 1.0 MW
Retired: 1.0 MW - First unit online
- Nov 1902
- EIA plant ID
- 214
Location
39.2160, -120.8036
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem