Bear Creek
North of Inwood Road, Shingletown, CA 96088Plant Summary Information
Bear Creek is ranked #183 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bear Creek is comprised of 1 generator and generated 35.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Bear Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Central Rivers Power US, LLC |
| Location | Shasta County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1990 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 5.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 19.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,451 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,126 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,039 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #183 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
CHI-West Inc (2013 to 2019) Central Rivers Power US, LLC (2020 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bear Creek
Bear Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bear Creek (50156) |
| Plant Address | North of Inwood Road, Shingletown, CA 96088 |
| Utility | Central Rivers Power US, LLC (64078) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.53445, -121.95911 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 5.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 90-33-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Southfork Bear Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.70 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1990
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Bear Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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