Kerckhoff 2
Smally Road, Auberry, CA 93602Plant 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 Name | Kerckhoff 2 |
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Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
Location | Fresno County, CA |
Initial Operation Date | May 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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Monthly Net Generation for Kerckhoff 2
Kerckhoff 2 Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Kerckhoff 2 (682) |
Plant Address | Smally Road, Auberry, CA 93602 |
Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
Latitude, Longitude | 37.07185, -119.55801 |
Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2025 |
Initial Operation Date | May 1983 |
Annual Generation | 420.4 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 | |
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Regulatory Status | Regulated |
NERC Region | WECC |
Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
Water Source | San Joaquin River |
Ash Impoundment | No |
Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1983
Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
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Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | KERCKHOF_7_B1 |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | KERCKHOF_7_B1 |
Nameplate Capacity | 139.5 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 155 MW |
Winter Capacity | 155 MW |
Minimum Load | 5 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
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Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | May 1983 |
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 |
Kerckhoff 2 Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
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We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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