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46 MW Hydro operating in Los Angeles, CA — Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
46 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1920
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.5344, -118.5251
County
Los Angeles, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | — |
| Owner(s) | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
San Francisquito 2 is a hydroelectric power plant located in Los Angeles County, California. The plant has a total capacity of 46 MW across three generators. It is owned and operated by the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP). The plant began operating in 1920, utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology and water as its primary fuel source.
In the most recent year with available data, San Francisquito 2 generated 44,654 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 11.1%. The plant operates within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region and is under the balancing authority of LADWP. San Francisquito 2 ranks as the 67th largest power plant in California out of 247, and 312th nationally out of 1464 plants. Recent news coverage has focused on hazards related to the plant.
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
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP)
Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
Electric Utility
1.1K MWh
Latest Month
44.7K MWh
Annual Generation
11.1%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $105.5M
Market Position
LMP Node
none
Pricing Hub
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Last updated 2026-03-14
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