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48.6 MW Hydro operating in Fresno, CA — California Independent System Operator
48.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1962
Operating Since
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Pacific Gas and Electric | — |
| Owner(s) | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Kings River PH is a hydroelectric power plant located in Fresno County, California. The plant, which began operating in 1962, has a total capacity of 48.6 MW from a single generator. It is owned and operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co. The primary fuel source is water (WAT), and the plant utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology. Kings River PH ranks 65th out of 247 power plants in California and 307th nationally out of 1464 plants.
The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. In its latest year of reported generation, Kings River PH produced 106,923 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 24.8%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1,017.4 per kW.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
11.2K MWh
Latest Month
106.9K MWh
Annual Generation
24.8%
Capacity Factor
Hydro with storage · PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · Data from 2015–2024
$1,019/kW
Installed Cost
$18.3/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
KINGSRIV_7_B1
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Alt. Hub / Zone
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
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Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility