Exchequer
9188 Village Drive, Snelling, CA 95369Plant Summary Information
Exchequer is ranked #42 out of 209 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Exchequer is comprised of 1 generator and generated 23.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Exchequer |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Merced Irrigation District |
| Location | Mariposa County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1967 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 267.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 926.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,128 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #173 out of 1,331 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #202 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #42 out of 209 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Exchequer
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Exchequer Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Exchequer (409) |
| Plant Address | 9188 Village Drive, Snelling, CA 95369 |
| Utility | Merced Irrigation District (12312) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.58435, -120.26859 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1967 |
| Annual Generation | 267.9 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 | Lake Mcclure-Merced 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 July 1967
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_EXCHEC_7_UNIT 1-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 94.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 94.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 94.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1967 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Exchequer Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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