PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/217
EIA plant 217
Balch Camp · Fresno · CA
Balch 1
Operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Published location
Where is Balch 1?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
36.909137, -119.087712
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3,613 MWh |
| 2 | 13,743 MWh |
| 3 | 16,659 MWh |
| 4 | 10,811 MWh |
| 5 | 11,523 MWh |
| 6 | 13,768 MWh |
| 7 | 17,290 MWh |
| 8 | 22,058 MWh |
| 9 | 15,137 MWh |
| 10 | 3,212 MWh |
| 11 | 2,718 MWh |
| 12 | 8,310 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 31 | OP |
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EIA plant ID
217
Sector
Electric Utility
Water source
North Fork Kings River
Data edition
2024-final