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Parker

Parker is a 2.7 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Merced County, California, operated by Merced Irrigation District.

Plant statusOperating
  1. Planning (completed)
  2. Consented (completed)
  3. Construction (completed)
  4. OperatingApr 1982 (current stage)
  5. Closed (not yet reached)

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Generators

Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.

UnitTechnologyCapacityStatusOnlineRetired / planned retirement
1Conventional Hydroelectric2.7 MW OperatingApr 1982

Plant details

Operator
Merced Irrigation District
Location
Merced County, California
Balancing authority
CISO
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Capacity
Operating: 2.7 MW
First unit online
Apr 1982
EIA plant ID
428

Location

37.4778, -120.4445

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem