San Fernando

14031 San Fernando Rd., Sylmar, CA 91342

Plant Summary Information

San Fernando is ranked #134 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

San Fernando is comprised of 2 generators and generated 6.0 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2023 to October 2023.

Plant Name	San Fernando
Utility Name	Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
Location	Los Angeles County, CA
Initial Operation Date	October 1922
Last Update	Oct 2023
Annual Generation	17.8 GWh
Annual Consumption	60.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,195 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #795 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #729 out of 1,569 California Power Plants
Ranked #134 out of 222 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	San Fernando (403)
Plant Address	14031 San Fernando Rd., Sylmar, CA 91342
Utility	Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (11208)
Latitude, Longitude	34.31278, -118.49278
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Oct 2023
Initial Operation Date	October 1922
Annual Generation	17.8 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	Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Los Angeles Aqueduct
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (11208) CA
Grid Voltage	34.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	none
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	none
Nameplate Capacity	2.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	3.2 MW
Winter Capacity	3.2 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1922
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	none
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	none
Nameplate Capacity	2.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.9 MW
Winter Capacity	2.9 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	OA
First Operation Date	October 1922
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
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	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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