Lake Mathews
18250 La Sierra, Riverside, CA 92503Plant Summary Information
Lake Mathews is ranked #189 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lake Mathews is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.1 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2023 to October 2023.
| Plant Name | Lake Mathews |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Metropolitan Water District of S CA |
| Location | Riverside County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1980 |
| Last Update | Oct 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 5.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 19.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,628 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,157 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,072 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #189 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lake Mathews
Lake Mathews Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lake Mathews (6644) |
| Plant Address | 18250 La Sierra, Riverside, CA 92503 |
| Utility | Metropolitan Water District of S CA (12397) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.8553, -117.4537 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1980 |
| Annual Generation | 5.1 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 | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1980
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1980 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Lake Mathews Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #1147 | Matilda Hamilton Fee Hydroelectric Station | Ravenna, KY | 5.3 GWh |
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| #1149 | Big Thompson | Loveland, CO | 5.3 GWh |
| #1150 | Jordan Hydroelectric Project | Moncure, NC | 5.2 GWh |
| #1151 | Mt Ida Hydroelectric | Troy, NY | 5.2 GWh |
| #1152 | Port Leyden Hydroelectric Project | Port Leyden, NY | 5.2 GWh |
| #1153 | Perris | Perris, CA | 5.2 GWh |
| #1154 | Lower Beaver Falls Project | Beaver Falls, NY | 5.2 GWh |
| #1155 | Messalonskee 5 | Waterville, ME | 5.1 GWh |
| #1156 | Thundermist Hydro | Providence, RI | 5.1 GWh |
| #1158 | Foothills Hydro Plant | Littleton, CO | 5.1 GWh |
| #1159 | Tallassee Hydro Project | Clarke, GA | 5.1 GWh |
| #1160 | Alice Falls Hydro Project | Keeseville, NY | 5.0 GWh |
| #1161 | Yorba Linda | Yorba Linda, CA | 5.0 GWh |
| #1162 | White River (WI) | Ashland, WI | 5.0 GWh |
| #1163 | Somersworth Lower Great Dam | Somersworth, NH | 5.0 GWh |
| #1164 | Granby Hydro | Granby, CO | 4.9 GWh |
| #1165 | Head of U Canal Hydro Project | Jerome, ID | 4.9 GWh |
| #1166 | Heuvelton | Village of Heuvelton, NY | 4.9 GWh |
| #1167 | Emporia | Emporia, VA | 4.9 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
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