Drum 2

Alta, California

Capacity: 53.1 MW
Status: Operating
Fuel: Hydroelectric
Technology: Conventional Hydroelectric
Operator: Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
City: Alta
County: Placer County
State: California
Operational date: December 1965
Balancing authority: CISO

Drum 2 is a 53.1 MW hydroelectric power plant in Alta, California. Operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co., it has been operating since 1965. The facility is located in Placer County, within the CISO balancing authority.

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA-860M)