PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/235
EIA plant 235
Alta · Placer · CA
Drum 1
Operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Published location
Where is Drum 1?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
39.256873, -120.767437
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9,243 MWh |
| 2 | 3,966 MWh |
| 3 | 430 MWh |
| 4 | 0 MWh |
| 5 | 0 MWh |
| 6 | 0 MWh |
| 7 | 490 MWh |
| 8 | 323 MWh |
| 9 | 15,816 MWh |
| 10 | 1,171 MWh |
| 11 | 0 MWh |
| 12 | 0 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 13.2 | OP |
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 12 | OP |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 12 | OP |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 12 | OP |
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Identity, technology and limitations
EIA plant ID
235
Sector
Electric Utility
Water source
Bear River
Data edition
2024-final