Where is R C Kirkwood?

In Tuolumne 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 R C Kirkwood?

133 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns R C Kirkwood?

EIA-860M names City & County of San Francisco - (CA) 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 R C Kirkwood LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City & County of San Francisco - (CA) 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 "R C Kirkwood LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is R C Kirkwood still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

R C Kirkwood

R C Kirkwood is a 133 MW hydroelectric power plant in Tuolumne County, California, operated by City & County of San Francisco - (CA). EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service between 1967 and 1987.

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: 132.8 MW; 131.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1967–1987
EIA plant ID: 382

Where it is

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County: Tuolumne County, California
Coordinates: 37.8777, -119.9532
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City & County of San Francisco - (CA)
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

Every plant City & County of San Francisco - (CA) reports to EIA →

R C Kirkwood: FAQ

Where is R C Kirkwood?: In Tuolumne 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 R C Kirkwood?: 133 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns R C Kirkwood?: EIA-860M names City & County of San Francisco - (CA) 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 R C Kirkwood LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City & County of San Francisco - (CA) 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 "R C Kirkwood LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is R C Kirkwood still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.