World Power Plants

Coleman PH12.1 MW Hydroelectric

HydroRenewableVerified: Jul 2026

Coleman PH is a 12.1 MW hydroelectric power plant in the United States, operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co. since 1978. Ranked #608 of 1,469 hydro plants in the United States, Coleman PH represents 0.01% of the total hydro capacity of 117,947 MW. The largest hydro facility in the United States is the Grand Coulee Dam at 6,809 MW, making Coleman PH 562 times smaller. Nearby plants include Shasta (714 MW, Hydro), Redding Power (183.1 MW, Gas), and Spring Creek (180 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in California, approximately 150 km from Sacramento.

Capacity
12.1 MW
Commissioning Year
1978

48 years old

Owner
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Location
40.4046°, -122.1219°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 4,557. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #22,475 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #5,182 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

48 years in operation

Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years

Operator portfolio

Pacific Gas & Electric Co. operates 81 plants totalling 7,669 MW

Regional density

67 plants within 100 km, 3,515 MW combined

Nearest plant: Inskip (13.2 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 40.404600, -122.121900
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Coleman PH is a hydro power plant producing approximately 42 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Hydro
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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