Big Creek 2
53615 Upper Chawanakee Road, Auberry, CA 93605Plant Summary Information
Big Creek 2 is ranked #26 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Creek 2 is comprised of 4 generators and generated 82.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Big Creek 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern California Edison Co |
| Location | Fresno County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1913 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 376.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,711 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #117 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #120 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #26 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Creek 2
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Big Creek 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Creek 2 (318) |
| Plant Address | 53615 Upper Chawanakee Road, Auberry, CA 93605 |
| Utility | Southern California Edison Co (17609) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.2, -119.3069 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1913 |
| Annual Generation | 376.6 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 | San Joaquin River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 220.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating December 1913
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 15.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1913 |
| 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 January 1914
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 15.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1914 |
| 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 5 Details Operating February 1921
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 17.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1921 |
| 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 6 Details Operating March 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 17.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1925 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Big Creek 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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