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Hamilton Branch
5.3 MW hydroelectric power plant · Plumas County, California
- Operating capacity
- 5.3 MW
- 2 generators
- Main fuel
- Hydroelectric
- First unit online
- 1921
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 242
- Operator
- Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- County
- Plumas County
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Location
- 40.2687, -121.0895
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 2.7 MW | Aug 1921 | Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year |
| 1Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 2.6 MW | Aug 1921 | Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year |
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butt Valley | Hydroelectric | 40.0 MW | 8.4 mi |
| Collins Pine Project | Biomass | 5.0 MW | 8.5 mi |
| Caribou 2 | Hydroelectric | 118 MW | 13 mi |
| Caribou 1 | Hydroelectric | 73.8 MW | 13 mi |
| Oak Flat | Hydroelectric | 1.4 MW | 14 mi |
| Belden | Hydroelectric | 118 MW | 20 mi |
| Sierra Pacific Quincy Facility | Biomass | 35.2 MW | 25 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can Hamilton Branch produce?
- Hamilton Branch has 5.3 MW of operating nameplate capacity across 2 generators as of August 2026.
- Who operates Hamilton Branch?
- EIA lists Pacific Gas & Electric Co. as the operator of Hamilton Branch.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M (August 2026); U.S. EPA eGRID2023 · Data for August 2026