Merced Falls
Merced Falls Road, Snelling, CA 95369Plant Summary Information
Merced Falls is ranked #159 out of 209 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Merced Falls is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.6 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.
| Plant Name | Merced Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Merced Irrigation District |
| Location | Merced County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1930 |
| Last Update | Oct 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 9.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 36.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,398 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #964 out of 1,331 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #876 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #159 out of 209 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016) Merced Irrigation District (2017 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Merced Falls
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Merced Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Merced Falls (258) |
| Plant Address | Merced Falls Road, Snelling, CA 95369 |
| Utility | Merced Irrigation District (12312) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.52301, -120.32991 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2001 to Oct 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1930 |
| Annual Generation | 9.4 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 | 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 1930
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MERCEDFL_7_N001 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.86 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1930 |
| 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 |
Merced Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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