Big Creek 2A
Sierra National Forest, Auberry, CA 93605Plant Summary Information
Big Creek 2A is ranked #48 out of 209 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Creek 2A is comprised of 2 generators and generated 125.7 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Big Creek 2A |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern California Edison Co |
| Location | Fresno County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1928 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 214.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 783.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,382 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #205 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #253 out of 1,601 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #48 out of 209 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Creek 2A
Big Creek 2A Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Creek 2A (322) |
| Plant Address | Sierra National Forest, Auberry, CA 93605 |
| Utility | Southern California Edison Co (17609) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.20006, -119.30681 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1928 |
| Annual Generation | 214.4 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 2 Details OA December 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 55 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | December 1928 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 1 Details OA August 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 55 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | August 1928 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Big Creek 2A Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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