Bear Valley
25130 Lake Wohlford Rd., Escondido, CA 92027Plant Summary Information
Bear Valley is ranked #189 out of 206 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bear Valley is comprised of 2 generators and generated 674.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Bear Valley |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Escondido - (CA) |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 4.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 15.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,317 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,172 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,134 out of 1,564 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #189 out of 206 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bear Valley
Bear Valley Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bear Valley (457) |
| Plant Address | 25130 Lake Wohlford Rd., Escondido, CA 92027 |
| Utility | City of Escondido - (CA) (5969) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.16625, -117.01657 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 4.2 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 | Lake Wohlford |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator HC1 Details Operating June 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator HC2 Details Operating June 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Bear Valley Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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