Pleasant Valley Hydro
Pleasant Valley Dam Rd., Bishop, CA 93514Plant Summary Information
Pleasant Valley Hydro is ranked #159 out of 209 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Pleasant Valley Hydro is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.1 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2024 to November 2024.
| Plant Name | Pleasant Valley Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power |
| Location | Inyo County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1958 |
| Last Update | Nov 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 9.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 37.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,180 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #958 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #858 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #159 out of 209 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Pleasant Valley Hydro
Pleasant Valley Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Pleasant Valley Hydro (402) |
| Plant Address | Pleasant Valley Dam Rd., Bishop, CA 93514 |
| Utility | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (11208) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.41416, -118.52389 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Nov 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1958 |
| Annual Generation | 9.7 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 | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Pleasant Valley Reservoir |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (11208) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 1958
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | none |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | none |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1958 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Pleasant Valley Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Pleasant Valley Hydro.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek 1 | Big Creek, CA | 405.3 GWh | 41.9 mi |
| Big Creek 2 | Auberry, CA | 355.2 GWh | 45.5 mi |
| Big Creek 2A | Auberry, CA | 211.3 GWh | 45.5 mi |
| Big Pine Creek | Big Pine, CA | 13.1 GWh | 21.7 mi |
| Bishop Creek 2 | Bishop, CA | 16.4 GWh | 10.1 mi |
| Bishop Creek 3 | Bishop, CA | 20.3 GWh | 7.8 mi |
| Bishop Creek 4 | Bishop, CA | 40.1 GWh | 6.4 mi |
| Bishop Creek 5 | Bishop, CA | 16.9 GWh | 6 mi |
| Bishop Creek 6 | Bishop, CA | 10.4 GWh | 5.6 mi |
| CD4 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 276.9 GWh | 26.8 mi |
| Control Gorge | Bishop, CA | 89.7 GWh | 2.4 mi |
| Haas | Balch Camp, CA | 219.6 GWh | 43.3 mi |
| J S Eastwood | Shaver Lake, CA | 83.7 GWh | 44.3 mi |
| Mammoth G1 | Mammoth lakes, CA | 59.6 GWh | 26.7 mi |
| Mammoth G2 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 82.3 GWh | 26.5 mi |
| Mammoth G3 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 103.1 GWh | 26.5 mi |
| Middle Gorge | Bishop, CA | 90.9 GWh | 7.1 mi |
| Portal | Lakeshore, CA | 18.7 GWh | 36.5 mi |
| Rush Creek | June lake, CA | 43.0 GWh | 40.9 mi |
| Upper Gorge | Bishop, CA | 99.9 GWh | 9.8 mi |