Bear Valley

25130 Lake Wohlford Rd., Escondido, CA 92027

Plant Summary Information

Bear Valley is ranked #205 out of 221 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Bear Valley is comprised of 2 generators and generated 886.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Bear Valley
Utility Name	City of Escondido - (CA)
Location	San Diego County, CA
Initial Operation Date	June 1986
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	2.7 GWh
Annual Consumption	9.4 k MMBtu
Ranked #9,354 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,280 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,282 out of 1,578 California Power Plants
Ranked #205 out of 221 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Bear Valley (457)
Plant Address	25130 Lake Wohlford Rd., Escondido, CA 92027
Utility	City of Escondido - (CA) (5969)
Latitude, Longitude	33.16625, -117.01657
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	June 1986
Annual Generation	2.7 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	California Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Lake Wohlford
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA
Grid Voltage	12.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	0.7 MW
Winter Capacity	0.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1986
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	0.7 MW
Winter Capacity	0.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1986
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#1282	Three Forks Water Power Project	Zenia, CA	2.7 GWh
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#1284	Hydro Plant	Three Rivers, MI	2.7 GWh
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