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4.4 MW Hydro operating in San Luis Obispo, CA — California Independent System Operator
4.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1987
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.7583, -120.8826
County
San Luis Obispo, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Monterey Cnty Water Res Agency | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Monterey Cnty Water Res Agency | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Nacimiento Hydro Project is a 4.4 MW hydroelectric power plant located in San Luis Obispo County, California. It began operating in 1987 and is owned and operated by the Monterey County Water Resources Agency. The plant utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology and consists of two generators. It is interconnected to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In the most recent year of data, the Nacimiento Hydro Project generated 18,224 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 47.0%. The plant is the 173rd largest in California out of 247 plants and ranks 929th nationally out of 1464 plants. Its primary fuel source is water (WAT).
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator (CISO)
Grid Voltage
21.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
181 MWh
Latest Month
18.2K MWh
Annual Generation
47.0%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $10.1M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Node Source
Plant coordinates only
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