Big Creek 8
51374 Mammoth Pool Road, Auberry, CA 93605Plant Summary Information
Big Creek 8 is ranked #63 out of 222 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 Name | Big Creek 8 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern California Edison Co |
| Location | Fresno County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1921 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 152.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 547.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,631 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #267 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #298 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #63 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Creek 8
Big Creek 8 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Creek 8 (321) |
| Plant Address | 51374 Mammoth Pool Road, Auberry, CA 93605 |
| Utility | Southern California Edison Co (17609) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.2096, -119.3289 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1921 |
| Annual Generation | 152.9 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 | San Joaquin River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 220.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1921
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 25.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1921 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Out of Service June 1929
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | June 1929 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Big Creek 8 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Big Creek 4 | North Fork, CA | 452.9 GWh | 10.1 mi |
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| San Joaquin 2 | North Fork, CA | 1.5 GWh | 9.3 mi |
| SCCCD - Clovis Community College | Fresno, CA | 2.0 GWh | 31.6 mi |