Poole
Inyo National Forest, Lee Vining, CA 93541Plant Summary Information
Poole is ranked #113 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Poole is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Poole |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern California Edison Co |
| Location | Mono County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1924 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 22.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 79.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,227 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #676 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #662 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #113 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Poole
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Poole Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Poole (353) |
| Plant Address | Inyo National Forest, Lee Vining, CA 93541 |
| Utility | Southern California Edison Co (17609) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.94424, -119.2161 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1924 |
| Annual Generation | 22.3 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 | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Lee Vining Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 11.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1924 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Poole Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Mammoth G3 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 75.3 GWh | 26.6 mi |
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| Upper Gorge | Bishop, CA | 51.9 GWh | 43.9 mi |