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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSFarad
Farad is a 2.8 MW retired hydroelectric plant in Nevada County, California, operated by Sierra Pacific Power Co.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingJan 1933 (completed)
- ClosedMay 2006 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.4 MW | Retired |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.4 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Sierra Pacific Power Co
- Location
- Nevada County, California
- Balancing authority
- NEVP
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Retired: 2.8 MW
- First unit online
- Jan 1933
- EIA plant ID
- 6512
Location
39.3943, -120.0217
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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