Murphys
Utica Power House Rd off Hwy 4, Murphys, CA 95247Plant Summary Information
Murphys is ranked #128 out of 187 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Murphys is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Murphys |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Utica Water & Power Authority |
| Location | Calaveras County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1954 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 15.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 57.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,596 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #790 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #739 out of 1,530 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #128 out of 187 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Murphys
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Murphys Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Murphys (261) |
| Plant Address | Utica Power House Rd off Hwy 4, Murphys, CA 95247 |
| Utility | Utica Water & Power Authority (19586) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.14709, -120.4464 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1954 |
| Annual Generation | 15.5 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 | Mill Creek & Nf Stanislaus Riv |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 17.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Murphys Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | Angels Camp, CA | 6.3 GWh | 7.2 mi |
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| Electra | Jackson, CA | 288.3 GWh | 17.6 mi |
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| New Hogan Power Plant | Valley Springs, CA | 8.8 GWh | 20 mi |
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| Pacific-Ultrapower Chinese Station | Jamestown, CA | 107.6 GWh | 18.9 mi |
| Pardee | Valley Springs, CA | 117.8 GWh | 23.2 mi |
| Phoenix | Sonora, CA | 8.0 GWh | 10.3 mi |
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| Spring Gap | Long Barn, CA | 29.8 GWh | 18.4 mi |
| Stanislaus | Vallecito, CA | 315.8 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| Tiger Creek | Pioneer, CA | 225.1 GWh | 21 mi |
| Tulloch | Jamestown, CA | 103.6 GWh | 20.6 mi |