Foothill Feeder
81849 N. Lake Hughes Rd., Castaic, CA 91384Plant Summary Information
Foothill Feeder is ranked #129 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Foothill Feeder is comprised of 2 generators and generated 6.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Foothill Feeder |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Metropolitan Water District of S CA |
| Location | Los Angeles County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1981 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 19.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 67.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,078 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #770 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #710 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #129 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Foothill Feeder
Foothill Feeder Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Foothill Feeder (6645) |
| Plant Address | 81849 N. Lake Hughes Rd., Castaic, CA 91384 |
| Utility | Metropolitan Water District of S CA (12397) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.5148, -118.6092 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1981 |
| Annual Generation | 19.6 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 | River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 66.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1981
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Unit Code | A184 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.84 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 1981
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Unit Code | A184 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.84 |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Foothill Feeder Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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