Rock Creek— 126 MW Hydroelectric
Rock Creek is a 126 MW hydroelectric power plant located in California, United States, operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co. The plant was commissioned in 1950 and contributes to the state's renewable energy generation. It is the 163rd largest hydro plant in the United States. With a capacity of 126 MW, it represents 0.11% of the country's total hydro capacity of 117,947 MW. The United States has 1,469 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 117,947 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Grand Coulee Dam at 6,809 MW, Rock Creek is approximately 1/54th the size. Hydropower plays a significant role in California's energy mix, contributing to the state's renewable energy goals. The region benefits from abundant water resources, making hydroelectric power a viable option. Rock Creek is situated approximately 150 miles northeast of San Francisco in the Sierra Nevada region.
76 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,888. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,086 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,982 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
76 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. operates 81 plants totalling 7,669 MW
76 plants within 100 km, 4,026 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Rock Creek is a hydro power plant producing approximately 442 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 America — Energy Profile
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