Foothill
14351 San Fernando Rd., Sylmar, CA 91342Plant Summary Information
Foothill is ranked #176 out of 214 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Foothill is comprised of 1 generator and generated 874.1 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Foothill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power |
| Location | Los Angeles County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1971 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 3.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,316 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,207 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,151 out of 1,501 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #176 out of 214 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Foothill
Foothill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Foothill (396) |
| Plant Address | 14351 San Fernando Rd. Sylmar, CA 91342 |
| Utility | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (11208) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.31825, -118.49445 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1971 |
| Annual Generation | 3.6 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 | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Los Angeles Aqueduct |
| 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 October 1971
| 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 | 8.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1971 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Foothill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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