Frankenheimer Power Plant
10421 Frankenheimer Road, Oakdale, CA 95361Plant Summary Information
Frankenheimer Power Plant is ranked #145 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Frankenheimer Power Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated -8.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Frankenheimer Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Turlock Irrigation District |
| Location | Stanislaus County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1983 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 11.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 38.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,047 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #869 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #803 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #145 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Frankenheimer Power Plant
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Frankenheimer Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Frankenheimer Power Plant (50219) |
| Plant Address | 10421 Frankenheimer Road, Oakdale, CA 95361 |
| Utility | Turlock Irrigation District (19281) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.83038, -120.80697 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1983 |
| Annual Generation | 11.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 80-7-000 |
| 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 | Stanislaus River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 17.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator U1 Details Operating March 1983
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MRTU_COTTLE_7_N002 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1983 |
| 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 |
Frankenheimer Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| South San Joaquin Irr District | 11011 East Highway 120, Manteca, CA 95336 | 100.00% |
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