Big Creek 8

51374 Mammoth Pool Road, Auberry, CA 93605

Plant Summary Information

Big Creek 8 is ranked #63 out of 221 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Big Creek 8 is comprised of 2 generators and generated 48.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameBig Creek 8
Utility NameSouthern California Edison Co
LocationFresno County, CA
Initial Operation DateAugust 1921
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 152.9 GWh
Annual Consumption 547.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,647 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #265 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #300 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #63 out of 221 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water

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Monthly Net Generation for Big Creek 8

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Big Creek 8 Details

Summary Information
Plant NameBig Creek 8 (321)
Plant Address51374 Mammoth Pool Road, Auberry, CA 93605
UtilitySouthern California Edison Co (17609)
Latitude, Longitude37.2096, -119.3289
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateAugust 1921
Annual Generation 152.9 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 1 Details Operating August 1921

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity30 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity25.8 MW
Winter Capacity25.8 MW
Minimum Load2.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1921
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Generator 2 Details Out of Service June 1929

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity45 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity45 MW
Winter Capacity45 MW
Minimum Load4.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOut of Service
First Operation DateJune 1929
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Big Creek 8 Plant Owners

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