Balch 1

Trimmer Springs Road, Balch Camp, CA 93649

Plant Summary Information

Balch 1 is ranked #61 out of 206 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Balch 1 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 14.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Balch 1
Utility Name	Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Location	Fresno County, CA
Initial Operation Date	February 1927
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	138.8 GWh
Annual Consumption	516.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,901 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #283 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #314 out of 1,568 California Power Plants
Ranked #61 out of 206 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016) Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2024)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Balch 1 (217)
Plant Address	Trimmer Springs Road, Balch Camp, CA 93649
Utility	Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328)
Latitude, Longitude	36.90914, -119.08771
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	February 1927
Annual Generation	138.8 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	California Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	North Fork Kings River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	BALCH1_7_B2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	BALCH1_7_B2
Nameplate Capacity	31 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.94
Summer Capacity	31 MW
Winter Capacity	31 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1927
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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