Where is Hatchet Creek Project?

In Shasta County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Hatchet Creek Project?

7 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Hatchet Creek Project?

EIA-860M names Mega Renewables as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Hatchet Creek Project LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Mega Renewables here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Hatchet Creek Project LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Hatchet Creek Project still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Hatchet Creek Project

Hatchet Creek Project is a 7 MW hydroelectric power plant in Shasta County, California, operated by Mega Renewables. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit entered service in 1986.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 6.8 MW; 6.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 1986
EIA plant ID: 10882

Where it is

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County: Shasta County, California
Coordinates: 40.8741, -121.9204
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Mega Renewables
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

Every plant Mega Renewables reports to EIA →

Hatchet Creek Project: FAQ

Where is Hatchet Creek Project?: In Shasta County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Hatchet Creek Project?: 7 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Hatchet Creek Project?: EIA-860M names Mega Renewables as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Hatchet Creek Project LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Mega Renewables here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Hatchet Creek Project LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Hatchet Creek Project still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.