Kerckhoff 2

Smally Road, Auberry, CA 93602

Plant Summary Information

Kerckhoff 2 is ranked #23 out of 221 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Kerckhoff 2 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 45.2 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.

Plant NameKerckhoff 2
Utility NamePacific Gas & Electric Co.
LocationFresno County, CA
Initial Operation DateMay 1983
Last Update Feb 2025
Annual Generation 420.4 GWh
Annual Consumption 1.5 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,478 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #106 out of 1,370 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #104 out of 1,579 California Power Plants
Ranked #23 out of 221 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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Kerckhoff 2 Details

Summary Information
Plant NameKerckhoff 2 (682)
Plant AddressSmally Road, Auberry, CA 93602
UtilityPacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328)
Latitude, Longitude37.07185, -119.55801
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Feb 2025
Initial Operation DateMay 1983
Annual Generation 420.4 GWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceSan Joaquin River
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 115.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 1 Details Operating May 1983

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationKERCKHOF_7_B1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataKERCKHOF_7_B1
Nameplate Capacity139.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity155 MW
Winter Capacity155 MW
Minimum Load5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1983
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Kerckhoff 2 Plant Owners

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