Yorba Linda
3972 Valley View Ave, Yorba Linda, CA 92886Plant Summary Information
Yorba Linda is ranked #154 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Yorba Linda is comprised of 1 generator and generated 5.6 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.
| Plant Name | Yorba Linda |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Metropolitan Water District of S CA |
| Location | Orange County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1981 |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 9.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 32.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,379 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #920 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #850 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #154 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Yorba Linda
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Yorba Linda
Yorba Linda Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Yorba Linda (6647) |
| Plant Address | 3972 Valley View Ave, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 |
| Utility | Metropolitan Water District of S CA (12397) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.9117, -117.8192 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Nov 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1981 |
| Annual Generation | 9.4 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 66.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 1981
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Yorba Linda Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #916 | Webber | Lyons, MI | 9.5 GWh |
| #917 | Upper Beaver Falls Project | Beaver Falls, NY | 9.5 GWh |
| #918 | Middle Falls Hydro | Middle Falls, NY | 9.4 GWh |
| #919 | Stillwater B | Old Town, ME | 9.4 GWh |
| #921 | Hemlock Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 9.4 GWh |
| #922 | Montgomery Creek Hydro | Montgomery Creek, CA | 9.2 GWh |
| #923 | Gross Hydro Plant | Boulder, CO | 9.2 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
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