Where is San Fernando?

In Los Angeles 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 San Fernando?

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

Who owns San Fernando?

EIA-860M names Los Angeles Department of Water & Power 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 San Fernando LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Los Angeles Department of Water & Power 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 "San Fernando LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is San Fernando still running?

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

San Fernando

San Fernando is a 6 MW hydroelectric power plant in Los Angeles County, California, operated by Los Angeles Department of Water & Power. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 1922.

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: 5.6 MW; 6.1 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1922
EIA plant ID: 403

Where it is

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County: Los Angeles County, California
Coordinates: 34.3128, -118.4928
Balancing authority: LDWP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating (1) · Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

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San Fernando: FAQ

Where is San Fernando?: In Los Angeles 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 San Fernando?: 6 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns San Fernando?: EIA-860M names Los Angeles Department of Water & Power 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 San Fernando LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Los Angeles Department of Water & Power 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 "San Fernando LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is San Fernando still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.