Murphys

Utica Power House Rd off Hwy 4, Murphys, CA 95247

Plant Summary Information

Murphys is ranked #130 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Murphys is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant NameMurphys
Utility NameUtica Water & Power Authority
LocationCalaveras County, CA
Initial Operation DateMarch 1954
Last Update Dec 2025
Annual Generation 14.8 GWh
Annual Consumption 55.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,708 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #776 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #744 out of 1,606 California Power Plants
Ranked #130 out of 207 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 NameMurphys (261)
Plant AddressUtica Power House Rd off Hwy 4, Murphys, CA 95247
UtilityUtica Water & Power Authority (19586)
Latitude, Longitude38.14709, -120.4464
Generation Dates on FileJan 2002 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation DateMarch 1954
Annual Generation 14.8 GWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceMill Creek & Nf Stanislaus Riv
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 17.50 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 1 Details Operating March 1954

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity1.3 MW
Winter Capacity2 MW
Minimum Load0.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMarch 1954
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Murphys Plant Owners

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