Rio Hondo
9840 Milla Way, South Gate, CA 90280Plant Summary Information
Rio Hondo is ranked #211 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rio Hondo is comprised of 1 generator and generated 954.0 MWh during the 3-month period between May 2023 to August 2023.
| Plant Name | Rio Hondo |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Metropolitan Water District of S CA |
| Location | Los Angeles County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1984 |
| Last Update | Aug 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 2.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,814 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,305 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,356 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #211 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Rio Hondo
Rio Hondo Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rio Hondo (482) |
| Plant Address | 9840 Milla Way, South Gate, CA 90280 |
| Utility | Metropolitan Water District of S CA (12397) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.00472, -118.09917 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1984 |
| Annual Generation | 2.1 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 | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1984
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.87 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1984 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Rio Hondo Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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