Friant Hydro Facility

18015 Friant Rd, Friant, CA 93626

Plant Summary Information

Friant Hydro Facility is ranked #74 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Friant Hydro Facility is comprised of 4 generators and generated 4.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Friant Hydro Facility
Utility Name	Friant Power Authority
Location	Fresno County, CA
Initial Operation Date	April 1985
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	73.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	251.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,821 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #394 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #392 out of 1,606 California Power Plants
Ranked #74 out of 207 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Friant Hydro Facility (50393)
Plant Address	18015 Friant Rd, Friant, CA 93626
Utility	Friant Power Authority (25438)
Latitude, Longitude	36.99769, -119.70345
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	April 1985
Annual Generation	73.5 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	San Joaquin River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage	70.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.84
Summer Capacity	2.3 MW
Winter Capacity	2.3 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1985
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	9.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	9.8 MW
Winter Capacity	9.8 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1985
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	18.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	20 MW
Winter Capacity	20 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1986
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	6.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	7.3 MW
Winter Capacity	7.3 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2017
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

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

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