Bishop Creek 2

Hwy 168 Inyo National Forest, Bishop, CA 93514

Plant Summary Information

Bishop Creek 2 is ranked #136 out of 206 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Bishop Creek 2 is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Bishop Creek 2
Utility Name	Southern California Edison Co
Location	Inyo County, CA
Initial Operation Date	November 1908
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	16.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	59.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,457 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #803 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #741 out of 1,568 California Power Plants
Ranked #136 out of 206 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Bishop Creek 2 (323)
Plant Address	Hwy 168 Inyo National Forest, Bishop, CA 93514
Utility	Southern California Edison Co (17609)
Latitude, Longitude	37.27358, -118.57334
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	November 1908
Annual Generation	16.4 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	Bishop Creek
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA
Grid Voltage	55.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	2.5 MW
Winter Capacity	2.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1908
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	2.5 MW
Winter Capacity	2.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1908
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.3 MW
Winter Capacity	2.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1911
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#793	Bishop Creek 5	Bishop, CA	16.9 GWh
#794	Temescal	Corona, CA	16.8 GWh
#795	Gorge 18	South Burlington, VT	16.7 GWh
#796	Clear Lake	Buhl, ID	16.7 GWh
#797	Pilot Knob	Winterhaven, CA	16.7 GWh
#798	Loud	Oscoda, MI	16.7 GWh
#799	Power Creek	Cordova, AK	16.7 GWh
#800	Penacook Lower Falls	Boscawen, NH	16.6 GWh
#801	Sappi Cloquet Mill	Cloquet, MN	449.1 GWh
#802	Rogers	Big Rapids, MI	16.4 GWh
#804	High Falls (WI)	Town of Stephenson, WI	16.4 GWh
#805	Copper Dam Plant	Hood River, OR	16.4 GWh
#806	Norway (IN)	Monticello, IN	16.3 GWh
#807	Swinging Bridge 2	Forestburgh, NY	16.3 GWh
#808	Townsend Hydro	New Brighton, PA	16.0 GWh
#809	Putts Bridge	Ludlow, MA	16.0 GWh
#810	Brule	Florence, WI	15.9 GWh
#811	Gaston Shoals	Blacksburg, SC	15.9 GWh
#812	Sacramento Municipal Util Dist	Sacramento, CA	15.9 GWh
#813	Sissonville Hydro	Potsdam, NY	15.7 GWh

Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Bishop Creek 2.

Plant Name	Plant Location	Annual Generation	Distance
Balch 1	Balch Camp, CA	138.8 GWh	37.9 mi
Balch 2	Balch Camp, CA	443.4 GWh	37.9 mi
Big Creek 1	Big Creek, CA	405.3 GWh	37 mi
Big Creek 2A	Auberry, CA	261.8 GWh	40.7 mi
Big Pine Creek	Big Pine, CA	13.1 GWh	16.4 mi
Bishop Creek 3	Bishop, CA	20.3 GWh	3 mi
Bishop Creek 4	Bishop, CA	40.1 GWh	5.2 mi
Bishop Creek 5	Bishop, CA	16.9 GWh	6.6 mi
Bishop Creek 6	Bishop, CA	10.4 GWh	8 mi
CD4	Mammoth Lakes, CA	276.9 GWh	31.9 mi
Control Gorge	Bishop, CA	89.7 GWh	11.4 mi
Haas	Balch Camp, CA	394.4 GWh	34.3 mi
J S Eastwood	Shaver Lake, CA	24.0 GWh	38.6 mi
Mammoth G1	Mammoth lakes, CA	59.6 GWh	31.8 mi
Mammoth G2	Mammoth Lakes, CA	82.3 GWh	31.7 mi
Mammoth G3	Mammoth Lakes, CA	103.1 GWh	31.6 mi
Middle Gorge	Bishop, CA	90.9 GWh	16.3 mi
Pleasant Valley Hydro	Bishop, CA	9.7 GWh	10.1 mi
Portal	Lakeshore, CA	18.7 GWh	32.2 mi
Upper Gorge	Bishop, CA	99.9 GWh	18.8 mi