Balch 2
Trimmer Springs Road, Balch Camp, CA 93649Plant Summary Information
Balch 2 is ranked #19 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Balch 2 is comprised of 2 generators and generated 107.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Balch 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Fresno County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1958 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 489.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,315 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #88 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #86 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #19 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016) Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Balch 2
Balch 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Balch 2 (218) |
| Plant Address | Trimmer Springs Road, Balch Camp, CA 93649 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.90891, -119.08756 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1958 |
| Annual Generation | 489.7 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 | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | North Fork Kings River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating November 1958
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BLCH38750_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BLCH38750_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 48.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 52.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1958 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating December 1958
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BLCH38751_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BLCH38751_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 48.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 52.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1958 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Balch 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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