Kern River Cogeneration

SW China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA 93380

Plant Summary Information

Kern River Cogeneration is ranked #64 out of 346 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Kern River Cogeneration is comprised of 4 generators and generated 96.1 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.

Plant NameKern River Cogeneration
Utility NameKern River Cogeneration Co
LocationKern County, CA
Initial Operation DateJuly 1985
Last Update Oct 2024
Annual Generation 177.8 GWh
Annual Consumption 2.4 M MMBtu
Ranked #2,462 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #776 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #278 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #64 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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Kern River Cogeneration Details

Summary Information
Plant NameKern River Cogeneration (10496)
Plant AddressSW China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA 93380
UtilityKern River Cogeneration Co (10203)
Latitude, Longitude35.4515, -118.9849
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Oct 2024
Initial Operation DateJuly 1985
Annual Generation 177.8 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusYes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number83-423-000
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 Source
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution OwnerSouthern California Edison Co (17609) CA
Grid Voltage 230.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name KERN RIVER GAS TRANSMISSION CO
Natural Gas StorageNo
Liquefied Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator GTAG Details Operating July 1985

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity75 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity72 MW
Winter Capacity77 MW
Minimum Load70 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 1985
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GTBG Details Operating July 1985

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity75 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity72 MW
Winter Capacity77 MW
Minimum Load70 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 1985
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GTCG Details Operating July 1985

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity75 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity72 MW
Winter Capacity77 MW
Minimum Load70 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 1985
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GTDG Details Operating July 1985

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity75 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity72 MW
Winter Capacity77 MW
Minimum Load70 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 1985
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Kern River Cogeneration Plant Owners

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