Forks of Butte Hydro Project

Magalia, California

Capacity: 14.5 MW
Status: Operating
Fuel: Hydroelectric
Technology: Conventional Hydroelectric
Operator: Hypower Energy, LLC
City: Magalia
County: Butte County
State: California
Operational date: March 1992
Balancing authority: CISO

Forks of Butte Hydro Project is a 14.5 MW hydroelectric power plant in Magalia, California. Operated by Hypower Energy, LLC, it has been operating since 1992. The facility is located in Butte County, within the CISO balancing authority.

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