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Lower Tule River
2.6 MW hydroelectric power plant · Tulare County, California
- Operating capacity
- 2.6 MW
- 2 generators
- Main fuel
- Hydroelectric
- First unit online
- 1909
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 365
- Operator
- Southern California Edison Co
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- County
- Tulare County
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Location
- 36.1357, -118.7889
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 1.3 MW | Sep 1909 | Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year |
| 2Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 1.3 MW | Sep 1909 | Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year |
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tule River | Hydroelectric | 8.4 MW | 4.9 mi |
| Tulare Success Power Project | Hydroelectric | 1.4 MW | 9.2 mi |
| Porterville Solar | Solar | 3.5 MW | 14 mi |
| Porterville 6 and 7 | Solar | 3.0 MW | 14 mi |
| South County Detention Center Solar | Solar | 1.1 MW | 17 mi |
| Solar Photovoltaic Project #42 | Solar | 5.0 MW | 18 mi |
| Farmersville | Solar | 4.5 MW | 19 mi |
| Deer Creek Hybrid | Battery storage | 103 MW | 20 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can Lower Tule River produce?
- Lower Tule River has 2.6 MW of operating nameplate capacity across 2 generators as of August 2026.
- Who operates Lower Tule River?
- EIA lists Southern California Edison Co as the operator of Lower Tule River.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M (August 2026); U.S. EPA eGRID2023 · Data for August 2026