Fontana
3165 N. Riverside, Rialto, CA 92336Plant Summary Information
Fontana is ranked #197 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fontana is comprised of 2 generators and generated -29.0 MWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.
| Plant Name | Fontana |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern California Edison Co |
| Location | San Bernardino County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1917 |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,070 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,240 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,410 out of 1,607 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #197 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fontana
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Fontana Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fontana (332) |
| Plant Address | 3165 N. Riverside, Rialto, CA 92336 |
| Utility | Southern California Edison Co (17609) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.15516, -117.39712 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Nov 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1917 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Lytle Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Standby December 1917
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | December 1917 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Standby December 1917
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | December 1917 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Fontana Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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