Big Creek 3
47369 Lower Redinger Road, Auberry, CA 93602Plant Summary Information
Big Creek 3 is ranked #6 out of 187 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Creek 3 is comprised of 5 generators and generated 117.4 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Big Creek 3 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern California Edison Co |
| Location | Fresno County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1923 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 586.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,132 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #63 out of 1,242 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #62 out of 1,487 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 187 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Creek 3
Big Creek 3 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Creek 3 (319) |
| Plant Address | 47369 Lower Redinger Road, Auberry, CA 93602 |
| Utility | Southern California Edison Co (17609) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.14852, -119.38662 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1923 |
| Annual Generation | 586.5 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 1 Details Operating October 1923
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 34 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 34 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 34 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1923 |
| 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 3 Details Operating October 1923
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 34 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 33 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 33 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1923 |
| 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 2 Details OA September 1923
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 34 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 34 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 34 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | September 1923 |
| 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 April 1948
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 36 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 36 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 36 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1948 |
| 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 1980
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 36.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 36.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 36.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1980 |
| 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 3 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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