In Tulare County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Tule River?

8 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names Tule Hydro LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Tule River LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Tule Hydro LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Tule River LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Tule River still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Tule River

Tule River is a 8 MW hydroelectric power plant in Tulare County, California, operated by Tule Hydro LLC. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 1914.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 8.4 MW; 6.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1914
EIA plant ID: 289

Where it is

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County: Tulare County, California
Coordinates: 36.1631, -118.7071
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Tule Hydro LLC
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year

Every plant Tule Hydro LLC reports to EIA →

Tule River: FAQ

Where is Tule River?: In Tulare County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Tule River?: 8 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Tule River?: EIA-860M names Tule Hydro LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Tule River LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Tule Hydro LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Tule River LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Tule River still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.