Red Mountain
3500 Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028Plant Summary Information
Red Mountain is ranked #122 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Red Mountain is comprised of 1 generator and generated 8.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Red Mountain |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Metropolitan Water District of S CA |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1985 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 23.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 83.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,890 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #716 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #682 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #122 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Red Mountain
Red Mountain Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Red Mountain (484) |
| Plant Address | 3500 Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028 |
| Utility | Metropolitan Water District of S CA (12397) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.3944, -117.1889 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 23.1 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 | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Red Mountain Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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