Bishop Creek 3
Hwy168 Inyo National Forest, Bishop, CA 93514Plant Summary Information
Bishop Creek 3 is ranked #110 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bishop Creek 3 is comprised of 3 generators and generated 3.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Bishop Creek 3 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern California Edison Co |
| Location | Inyo County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1913 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 23.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 85.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,144 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #657 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #647 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #110 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bishop Creek 3
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Bishop Creek 3 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bishop Creek 3 (324) |
| Plant Address | Hwy168 Inyo National Forest, Bishop, CA 93514 |
| Utility | Southern California Edison Co (17609) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.30196, -118.53196 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1913 |
| Annual Generation | 23.9 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 | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1913
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 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 2 Details Operating June 1913
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 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 3 Details Operating June 1913
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 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 |
Bishop Creek 3 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Bishop Creek 3.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balch 1 | Balch Camp, CA | 71.2 GWh | 40.9 mi |
| Balch 2 | Balch Camp, CA | 342.3 GWh | 40.9 mi |
| Big Creek 1 | Big Creek, CA | 409.1 GWh | 39.5 mi |
| Big Creek 2A | Auberry, CA | 273.7 GWh | 43.2 mi |
| Big Pine Creek | Big Pine, CA | 10.5 GWh | 15.9 mi |
| Bishop Creek 2 | Bishop, CA | 13.2 GWh | 3 mi |
| Bishop Creek 4 | Bishop, CA | 35.8 GWh | 2.2 mi |
| Bishop Creek 5 | Bishop, CA | 10.7 GWh | 3.6 mi |
| Bishop Creek 6 | Bishop, CA | 8.9 GWh | 5 mi |
| CD4 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 236.3 GWh | 31.8 mi |
| Control Gorge | Bishop, CA | 46.4 GWh | 9.5 mi |
| Haas | Balch Camp, CA | 154.8 GWh | 37.3 mi |
| J S Eastwood | Shaver Lake, CA | 130.6 GWh | 41.3 mi |
| Mammoth G1 | Mammoth lakes, CA | 43.6 GWh | 31.6 mi |
| Mammoth G2 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 83.8 GWh | 31.5 mi |
| Mammoth G3 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 75.3 GWh | 31.5 mi |
| Middle Gorge | Bishop, CA | 48.0 GWh | 14.5 mi |
| Pleasant Valley Hydro | Bishop, CA | 6.3 GWh | 7.8 mi |
| Portal | Lakeshore, CA | 26.2 GWh | 34.6 mi |
| Upper Gorge | Bishop, CA | 51.9 GWh | 17.2 mi |