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Cottonwood

Cottonwood is a hydraulic turbine power plant located in Lone Pine, California, within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) region. The facility operates with a capacity of 2.4 megawatts and is managed by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). As a regulated entity, Cottonwood plays a vital role in the local power control area, contributing to the energy needs of the region. The plant is wholly owned by LADWP, which also serves as its operator, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while utilizing water as its primary fuel source.

Tech Type:

Hydraulic Turbine

Plant Operator:

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power California

Regulatory Status:

Regulated

Owner:

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power California

NERC Region Code:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Power Control Area:

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

Connected Utility:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Water Source:

Cottonwood Creek

Operating Capacity (MW):

2.4

Year First Unit in Service:

1908

Fuel Type:

Water

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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