Murphys

Utica Power House Rd off Hwy 4, Murphys, CA 95247

Plant Summary Information

Murphys is ranked #150 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Murphys is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.

Plant Name	Murphys
Utility Name	Utica Water & Power Authority
Location	Calaveras County, CA
Initial Operation Date	March 1954
Last Update	Dec 2022
Annual Generation	10.1 GWh
Annual Consumption	37.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,957 out of 11,717 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #975 out of 1,374 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #846 out of 1,555 California Power Plants
Ranked #150 out of 222 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Murphys (261)
Plant Address	Utica Power House Rd off Hwy 4 Murphys, CA 95247
Utility	Utica Water & Power Authority (19586)
Latitude, Longitude	38.14709, -120.4464
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2002 to Dec 2022
Initial Operation Date	March 1954
Annual Generation	10.1 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	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	California Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Mill Creek & Nf Stanislaus Riv
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage	17.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.3 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	0.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 1954
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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