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1.6 MW Hydro operating in Inyo, CA — Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
1.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1908
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.4434, -118.0438
County
Inyo, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | — |
| Owner(s) | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Cottonwood is a hydroelectric power plant located in Inyo County, California. The plant, which began operating in 1908, has a total capacity of 1.6 MW derived from two generators. It is owned and operated by the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP). Cottonwood utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology and its primary fuel source is water (WAT).
In the most recent year with available data, Cottonwood generated 2,149 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 15.2%. The plant operates within the balancing authority of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and is part of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. Cottonwood is ranked as the 226th largest power plant in California out of 247, and nationally it is ranked 1285 out of 1464.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
California (non-ISO)
Market
WEIM Participant
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
193 MWh
Latest Month
2.1K MWh
Annual Generation
15.2%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $3.7M
Market Position
LMP Node
none
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Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
Electric Utility