Beardsley
None, None, CA 95364Plant Summary Information
Beardsley is ranked #82 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Beardsley is comprised of 1 generator and generated 9.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Beardsley |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Oakdale&South San Joaquin Irrigation D. |
| Location | Tuolumne County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1957 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 56.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 200.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,051 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #447 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #430 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #82 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Beardsley
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Beardsley
Beardsley Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Beardsley (414) |
| Plant Address | None, None, CA 95364 |
| Utility | Oakdale&South San Joaquin Irrigation D. (13935) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.20257, -120.07698 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1957 |
| Annual Generation | 56.4 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Stanislaus River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1957
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 11 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1957 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Beardsley Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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