Kern River 1
Hwy178 Sequoia Nat'l Forest, Bakersfield, CA 93301Plant Summary Information
Kern River 1 is ranked #61 out of 222 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Kern River 1 is comprised of 4 generators and generated 40.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Kern River 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern California Edison Co |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1907 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 167.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 600.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,528 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #251 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #285 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #61 out of 222 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Kern River 1
Kern River 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Kern River 1 (340) |
| Plant Address | Hwy178 Sequoia Nat'l Forest, Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
| Utility | Southern California Edison Co (17609) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.4603, -118.77959 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1907 |
| Annual Generation | 167.0 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 | Kern River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 66.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1907
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1907 |
| 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 Operating June 1907
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1907 |
| 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 4 Details Operating June 1907
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1907 |
| 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 3 Details Operating July 1907
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1907 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Kern River 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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