McSwain
7912 Lake McClure Road, Snelling, CA 95369Plant Summary Information
McSwain is ranked #118 out of 221 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
McSwain is comprised of 1 generator and generated 4.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | McSwain |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Merced Irrigation District |
| Location | Mariposa County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1967 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 16.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 60.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,251 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #807 out of 1,374 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #735 out of 1,543 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #118 out of 221 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for McSwain
McSwain Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | McSwain (410) |
| Plant Address | 7912 Lake McClure Road Snelling, CA 95369 |
| Utility | Merced Irrigation District (12312) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.52207, -120.31009 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1967 |
| Annual Generation | 16.1 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 Mcswain-Merced River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 70.00 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 | MCSWAIN_6_N001 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9 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 |
McSwain Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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