1034th largest plant in California · 8126th nationally
La Grange is a hydroelectric power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 4.5 MW. It generates roughly 8.2k MWh per year — enough to power about 782 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 21% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | La Grange |
|---|---|
| Operator | Turlock Irrigation District |
| City | La Grange |
| County | Stanislaus County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 95329 |
| Coordinates | 37.66970, -120.44360 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 3.3 MW | Operating | 1924 |
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.2 MW | Operating | 1924 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Turlock Irrigation District |
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.