New Melones
n/a, Jamestown, CA 95376Plant Summary Information
New Melones is ranked #39 out of 209 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
New Melones is comprised of 2 generators and generated 62.1 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.
| Plant Name | New Melones |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U S Bureau of Reclamation |
| Location | Tuolumne County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1979 |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 271.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 946.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,100 out of 12,574 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #168 out of 1,331 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #197 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #39 out of 209 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for New Melones
New Melones Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | New Melones (6158) |
| Plant Address | , Jamestown, CA 95376 |
| Utility | U S Bureau of Reclamation (2518) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.94693, -120.52821 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Nov 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1979 |
| Annual Generation | 271.7 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Stanislaus River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1979
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 150 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 191 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 191 MW |
| Minimum Load | 57 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1979 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1979
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 150 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 191 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 191 MW |
| Minimum Load | 57 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1979 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
New Melones Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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