Query
Murphys
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Murphys
Generated
2026-10-19T11:51:32.707Z

Briefing on Murphys

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 19, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
4 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1954
Operating since
1
Generators
48.8%
Capacity factor
15 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Murphys is a 4 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in CAISO (California), currently Operating.

Murphys is reported in California since 1954 under Utica Water & Power Authority. Available operating and financial measures include 48.8% capacity factor and 15 GWh annual generation; $2294/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Calaveras, California
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
Utica Water & Power Authority
Operator
Utica Water & Power Authority
Grid
CAISO (California)
Plant ID
261

What stands out

1

Murphys is a 4 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in California with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 48.8% capacity factor and 15 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $2294/kW CapEx.

Market and operating context

ISO / market
CAISO (California)
Balancing authority
California Independent System Operator
NERC region
WECC
State rank
#182 of 247
National rank
#991 of 1,462

Why it matters

For this asset in CAISO (California), operating status, generation, ownership, and linked events are the primary facts for performance and asset-level diligence. The exact chart and source-linked records below let the reader test those facts before moving to a deeper report.