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Murphys

Murphys is a hydraulic turbine power generation facility located in Murphys, California, within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) region. The plant operates with a capacity of 3.6 megawatts and is integrated into the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) power control area. The facility is managed by the Utica Power Authority, which serves as both the majority owner and holding company. As an unregulated entity, the plant utilizes water as its primary fuel source, contributing to the region’s renewable energy portfolio.

Tech Type:

Hydraulic Turbine

Plant Operator:

Utica Power Authority

Regulatory Status:

Unregulated

Owner:

Utica Power Authority

NERC Region Code:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Power Control Area:

California Independent System Operator

Connected Utility:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Water Source:

Mill Creek & North Fork Of Stanislaus River

Operating Capacity (MW):

3.6

Year First Unit in Service:

1954

Fuel Type:

Water

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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