Parker
hwy 59 on Merced/Snelling road, Snelling, CA 95344Plant Summary Information
Parker is ranked #169 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Parker is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.5 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2025 to June 2025.
| Plant Name | Parker |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Merced Irrigation District |
| Location | Merced County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1982 |
| Last Update | Jun 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 6.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 24.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,864 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,040 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,014 out of 1,607 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #169 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Parker
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Parker
Parker Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Parker (428) |
| Plant Address | hwy 59 on Merced/Snelling road, Snelling, CA 95344 |
| Utility | Merced Irrigation District (12312) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.47784, -120.44449 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2001 to Jun 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1982 |
| Annual Generation | 6.0 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 | Main Canal |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1982
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1982 |
| 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 |
Parker Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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