Lake Mathews
18250 La Sierra, Riverside, CA 92503Plant Summary Information
Lake Mathews is ranked #125 out of 214 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lake Mathews is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Lake Mathews |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Metropolitan Water District of S CA |
| Location | Riverside County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1980 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 11.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 48.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,576 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #898 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #788 out of 1,501 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #125 out of 214 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 Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1980 |
| Annual Generation | 11.9 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| Dulles | Jurupa Valley, CA | 3.3 GWh | 12.6 mi |
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| Oltmans SCE at Champagne | Ontario, CA | 1.4 GWh | 13.8 mi |
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| Springs Generating Station | Riverside, CA | 1.5 GWh | 10.6 mi |
| SSI West Riverside Landfill LLC | Riverside, CA | 5.4 GWh | 9.7 mi |
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| Temescal Canyon RV, LLC | Corona, CA | 2.1 GWh | 3.9 mi |
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