PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/279
EIA plant 279
Pioneer · Amador · CA
Salt Springs
Operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Published location
Where is Salt Springs?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
38.497914, -120.218110
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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 | 21,153 MWh |
| 2 | 8,447 MWh |
| 3 | 0 MWh |
| 4 | 2,755 MWh |
| 5 | 15,745 MWh |
| 6 | 7,897 MWh |
| 7 | 12,639 MWh |
| 8 | 6,194 MWh |
| 9 | 7,068 MWh |
| 10 | 17,444 MWh |
| 11 | 2,271 MWh |
| 12 | 6,136 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 29.7 | OP |
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 12.3 | OP |
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Identity, technology and limitations
EIA plant ID
279
Sector
Electric Utility
Water source
Mokelumne River
Data edition
2024-final