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Kaweah 1
2.3 MW hydroelectric power plant · Tulare County, California
- Operating capacity
- 2.3 MW
- 1 generator
- Main fuel
- Hydroelectric
- First unit online
- 1929
- Generation, 2023
- -93 MWh
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 337
- Operator
- Southern California Edison Co
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- County
- Tulare County
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Location
- 36.4651, -118.8620
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 2.3 MW | May 1929 | Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year |
Generation and emissions, 2023
EPA eGRID annual data
- Net generation
- -93 MWh
Net generation is negative when a plant uses more electricity than it sends to the grid, which is normal for storage plants.
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaweah 2 | Hydroelectric | 1.8 MW | 1.0 mi |
| Kaweah 3 | Hydroelectric | 4.8 MW | 2.1 mi |
| Terminus Hydroelectric Project | Hydroelectric | 20.1 MW | 8.8 mi |
| Exeter Solar | Solar | 3.5 MW | 20 mi |
| Ivanhoe Solar | Solar | 3.5 MW | 23 mi |
| Tule River | Hydroelectric | 8.4 MW | 23 mi |
| Lower Tule River | Hydroelectric | 2.6 MW | 23 mi |
| Lindsay Solar | Solar | 4.0 MW | 23 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can Kaweah 1 produce?
- Kaweah 1 has 2.3 MW of operating nameplate capacity across 1 generator as of August 2026.
- Who operates Kaweah 1?
- EIA lists Southern California Edison Co as the operator of Kaweah 1.
- How much electricity did Kaweah 1 generate?
- Kaweah 1 reported -93 MWh of net generation in 2023, according to EPA eGRID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M (August 2026); U.S. EPA eGRID2023 · Data for August 2026