Whitewater Hydro Plant
Whitewater Canyon Road, California, CA 92262Plant Summary Information
Whitewater Hydro Plant is ranked #199 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Whitewater Hydro Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 494.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Whitewater Hydro Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Desert Water Agency |
| Location | Riverside County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 10.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,983 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,267 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,240 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #199 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Whitewater Hydro Plant
Whitewater Hydro Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Whitewater Hydro Plant (10162) |
| Plant Address | Whitewater Canyon Road, California, CA 92262 |
| Utility | Desert Water Agency (5093) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.93473, -116.64055 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 83-166-000 |
| 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 | Colorado Aqueduct |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 4.16 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WWHI Details Standby April 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1986 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Whitewater Hydro Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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