High Sierra Limited

10600 Oilfield Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Plant Summary Information

High Sierra Limited is ranked #149 out of 346 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

High Sierra Limited is comprised of 2 generators and generated 7.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameHigh Sierra Limited
Utility NameWCAC Operating Company
LocationKern County, CA
Initial Operation DateMarch 1989
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 23.3 GWh
Annual Consumption 288.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,890 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,356 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #677 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #149 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas
Previous Operators Juniper Generation LLC (2013 to 2014)
High Sierra Limited (2015 to 2015)
WCAC Operating Company (2016 to 2023)

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High Sierra Limited Details

Summary Information
Plant NameHigh Sierra Limited (50495)
Plant Address10600 Oilfield Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308
UtilityWCAC Operating Company (60662)
Latitude, Longitude35.50904, -119.03055
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateMarch 1989
Annual Generation 23.3 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusYes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number86-442-000
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 SourceWell
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 HS1 Details Operating March 1989

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity24.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity23 MW
Winter Capacity24 MW
Minimum Load21 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMarch 1989
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

Generator HS2 Details Operating March 1989

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity24.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity23 MW
Winter Capacity24 MW
Minimum Load21 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMarch 1989
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

High Sierra Limited Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
WGP Redwood Holdings, LLC34759 Lencioni Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308Generator HS1100.00%
WGP Redwood Holdings, LLC34759 Lencioni Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308Generator HS2100.00%

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