Upper Gorge

Bishop, California

Capacity: 37.5 MW
Status: Operating
Fuel: Hydroelectric
Technology: Conventional Hydroelectric
Operator: Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
City: Bishop
County: Mono County
State: California
Operational date: June 1953
Balancing authority: LDWP

Upper Gorge is a 37.5 MW hydroelectric power plant in Bishop, California. Operated by Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, it has been operating since 1953. The facility is located in Mono County, within the LDWP balancing authority.

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA-860M)