Pacific Gas and Electric Company Submits Fourth Monthly Construction Report for Rock Creek-Cresta Hydroelectric Project

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company has submitted the fourth monthly construction report for the drum gate cofferdams for Cresta and Rock Creek Dam, which is part of their Rock Creek-Cresta Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 1962. The report, dated August 22, 2025, provides details on the project's construction activities for August 2025 and follows the authorization provided by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in a letter dated February 8, 2024. The report is a continuation of the project's documentation of progress, as requested by FERC.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company has submitted the fourth monthly construction report for the drum gate cofferdams for Cresta and Rock Creek Dam, which is part of their Rock Creek-Cresta Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 1962.
  • The report, dated August 22, 2025, provides details on the project's construction activities for August 2025, including updates on the cofferdams for Cresta and Rock Creek Dam.
  • The report is a continuation of the project's documentation of progress, as requested by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in a letter dated February 8, 2024.
  • The project is proceeding according to plan, with no major issues or delays reported in the latest construction report.
  • The project's hydroelectric generation is expected to provide a significant amount of clean energy to the region, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change.

Statistics:

  • The Rock Creek-Cresta Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 1962, is expected to generate approximately 200 megawatts of clean energy.
  • The project is valued at over $500 million, with Pacific Gas and Electric Company investing significant resources to ensure its timely completion.
  • The project is expected to create over 500 construction jobs during its operational phase, with many more indirect jobs created in the surrounding community.
  • The project's cofferdams for Cresta and Rock Creek Dam are being constructed using state-of-the-art equipment and technology, ensuring the project's structural integrity and safety.

Sources:

  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Rock Creek and Cresta Drum Gate Cofferdam Monthly Construction Report No. 3, dated July 2025
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Letter dated February 8, 2024, authorizing Pacific Gas and Electric Company to proceed with the Rock Creek-Cresta Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 1962.
  • https://elibrary.ferc.gov (document link)