Bear Mountain Limited

7001 Camino Grand Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306

Plant Summary Information

Bear Mountain Limited is ranked #122 out of 346 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Bear Mountain Limited is comprised of 1 generator and generated 13.3 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.

Plant NameBear Mountain Limited
Utility NameWCAC Operating Company
LocationKern County, CA
Initial Operation DateApril 1995
Last Update Oct 2024
Annual Generation 33.0 GWh
Annual Consumption 413.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,428 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,252 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #591 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #122 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas
Previous Operators Juniper Generation LLC (2013 to 2014)
Bear Mountain Limited (2015 to 2015)
WCAC Operating Company (2016 to 2023)

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Bear Mountain Limited Details

Summary Information
Plant NameBear Mountain Limited (10649)
Plant Address7001 Camino Grand Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306
UtilityWCAC Operating Company (60662)
Latitude, Longitude35.41918, -118.92664
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Oct 2024
Initial Operation DateApril 1995
Annual Generation 33.0 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP CHP (3)
Water SourceWells
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 115.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name KERN RIVER GAS TRANSMISSION CO
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator GEN1 Details Operating April 1995

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity46 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity46 MW
Winter Capacity48 MW
Minimum Load32 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 1995
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Bear Mountain Limited Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressOwnership
WGP Redwood Holdings, LLC34759 Lencioni Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308100.00%

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