PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/438
EIA plant 438
Oroville · Butte · CA
Thermalito
Operated by California Dept. of Water Resources
Published location
Where is Thermalito?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
39.514893, -121.630077
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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 | 9,996 MWh |
| 2 | 31,849 MWh |
| 3 | 41,785 MWh |
| 4 | 26,160 MWh |
| 5 | 36,481 MWh |
| 6 | 26,207 MWh |
| 7 | 43,677 MWh |
| 8 | 41,605 MWh |
| 9 | 41,609 MWh |
| 10 | 17,966 MWh |
| 11 | 12,566 MWh |
| 12 | 8,362 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 32.6 | OP |
| 2 | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage | WAT | 27.5 | OP |
| 3 | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage | WAT | 27.5 | OP |
| 4 | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage | WAT | 27.5 | OP |
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Identity, technology and limitations
EIA plant ID
438
Sector
Electric Utility
Water source
Wtr Fr Penstocks Thermal Foreb
Data edition
2024-final