Badger Creek Limited
535 Fano, Bakersfield, CA 93308Plant Summary Information
Badger Creek Limited is ranked #266 out of 342 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Badger Creek Limited is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.3 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Badger Creek Limited |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | WCAC Operating Company |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1991 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 6.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 88.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,590 out of 12,574 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,691 out of 2,244 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,028 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #266 out of 342 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operators |
Juniper Generation LLC (2013 to 2014) Badger Creek Limited (2015 to 2015) WCAC Operating Company (2016 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Badger Creek Limited
Badger Creek Limited Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Badger Creek Limited (10650) |
| Plant Address | 535 Fano, Bakersfield, CA 93308 |
| Utility | WCAC Operating Company (60662) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.48374, -119.02986 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1991 |
| Annual Generation | 6.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP CHP (3) |
| Water Source | Well |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | KERN RIVER GAS TRANSMISSION CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating April 1991
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 46 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 46 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48 MW |
| Minimum Load | 32 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1991 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Badger Creek Limited Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| WGP Redwood Holdings, LLC | 34759 Lencioni Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 | 100.00% |
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