Big Creek 2A

Sierra National Forest, Auberry, CA 93605

Plant Summary Information

Big Creek 2A is ranked #12 out of 221 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Big Creek 2A is comprised of 2 generators and generated 139.2 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.

Plant NameBig Creek 2A
Utility NameSouthern California Edison Co
LocationFresno County, CA
Initial Operation DateAugust 1928
Last Update Oct 2024
Annual Generation 494.4 GWh
Annual Consumption 1.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,307 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #81 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #79 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #12 out of 221 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water

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Monthly Net Generation for Big Creek 2A

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Big Creek 2A Details

Summary Information
Plant NameBig Creek 2A (322)
Plant AddressSierra National Forest, Auberry, CA 93605
UtilitySouthern California Edison Co (17609)
Latitude, Longitude37.20006, -119.30681
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Oct 2024
Initial Operation DateAugust 1928
Annual Generation 494.4 GWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceSan Joaquin River
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution OwnerSouthern California Edison Co (17609) CA
Grid Voltage 220.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 2 Details Out of Service December 1928

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity55 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity50 MW
Winter Capacity50 MW
Minimum Load5.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOut of Service
First Operation DateDecember 1928
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Generator 1 Details Out of Service August 1928

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity55 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity50 MW
Winter Capacity50 MW
Minimum Load5.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOut of Service
First Operation DateAugust 1928
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Big Creek 2A Plant Owners

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