5.6 MW Hydro operating in Inyo, CA — Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
5.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1927
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.1099, -117.9567
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 | — | — |
The Haiwee hydroelectric plant is located in Inyo County, California. It is owned and operated by the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP). The plant began operating in 1927 and has a total capacity of 5.6 MW, distributed across two generators. The primary fuel source for the plant is water (WAT), utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology.
In the most recent year with available data, Haiwee generated 5,137 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 10.4%. The plant operates within the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. Haiwee ranks as the 154th largest power plant in California out of 247, and 842nd nationally out of 1464. Recent news coverage related to the plant has focused on hazards.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
Electric Utility
204 MWh
Latest Month
5.1K MWh
Annual Generation
10.4%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
Market Position
LMP Node
none
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