190th largest plant in California · 2037th nationally
Kerckhoff 2 is a hydroelectric power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 140 MW.
| Plant Name | Kerckhoff 2 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| City | Auberry |
| County | Fresno County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93602 |
| Coordinates | 37.07185, -119.55801 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 140 MW | Operating | 1983 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator |
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.