We are dedicated to improving reliability of the electrical grid in the Valley by adding local generation capacity. The Jeff L. Taylor Pine Flat Power Plant has continued to provide a reliable carbon-free supply of energy since 1984, and with the addition of Unit 4 will provide a renewable supply of energy for California’s future growth.

Funding is needed to support the addition of a fourth hydroelectric generating unit at the Pine Flat Powerhouse to expand renewable energy sources in California’s Central Valley.

Click HERE for the Hydropower Unit 4 backgrounder.

• The smaller Unit 4 will capture water flows available at the power plant during low-level flows. Existing units need high flows to generate power, meaning low-level flows are not currently utilized for energy generation.
• The annual energy generation supports Renewable Portfolio Standard needs of key CA water infrastructure conveyance projects
• At 4.5 MW capacity it is considered renewable energy in California
• No environmental or recreation impacts expected
• No change to existing water hydraulics

UNIT 4 PROJECT NEED & STATUS

APPROVED FUNDING NEED: $28 million
TIMELINE: January 2022 – April 2027
STATUS: Powerhouse design is 60% complete, and Generator and Turbine engineering is 100% competed.  The EPC contractor will further advance the project design and construction is scheduled to start late Fall 2025. FERC licensing process is complete.  The Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) contract has been awarded to Syblon Reid.  The Unit Equipment and Controls contract has been awarded to Gugler Water Turbines GmbH. Stantec Consulting Inc serves as the Owner’s Engineer.