Bishop Creek 5
Inyo National Forest, Bishop, CA 93514Plant Summary Information
Bishop Creek 5 is ranked #135 out of 187 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bishop Creek 5 is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Bishop Creek 5 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern California Edison Co |
| Location | Inyo County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1919 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 13.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 48.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,548 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #826 out of 1,242 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #757 out of 1,487 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #135 out of 187 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bishop Creek 5
Bishop Creek 5 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bishop Creek 5 (326) |
| Plant Address | Inyo National Forest, Bishop, CA 93514 |
| Utility | Southern California Edison Co (17609) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.3344, -118.4797 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1919 |
| Annual Generation | 13.7 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1919
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1919 |
| 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 1 Details Operating May 1943
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1943 |
| 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 5 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Bishop Creek 5.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balch 1 | Balch Camp, CA | 184.4 GWh | 44.6 mi |
| Balch 2 | Balch Camp, CA | 489.7 GWh | 44.6 mi |
| Big Creek 1 | Big Creek, CA | 393.8 GWh | 42.7 mi |
| Big Pine Creek | Big Pine, CA | 9.0 GWh | 15.8 mi |
| Bishop Creek 2 | Bishop, CA | 35.6 GWh | 6.6 mi |
| Bishop Creek 3 | Bishop, CA | 26.2 GWh | 3.6 mi |
| Bishop Creek 4 | Bishop, CA | 49.8 GWh | 1.4 mi |
| Bishop Creek 6 | Bishop, CA | 9.6 GWh | 1.4 mi |
| CD4 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 272.3 GWh | 32.2 mi |
| Control Gorge | Bishop, CA | 91.0 GWh | 8.3 mi |
| Haas | Balch Camp, CA | 430.0 GWh | 41 mi |
| J S Eastwood | Shaver Lake, CA | 7.3 GWh | 44.6 mi |
| Mammoth G1 | Mammoth lakes, CA | 57.7 GWh | 32.1 mi |
| Mammoth G2 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 62.3 GWh | 31.9 mi |
| Mammoth G3 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 104.0 GWh | 31.9 mi |
| Middle Gorge | Bishop, CA | 98.9 GWh | 13.1 mi |
| Pleasant Valley Hydro | Bishop, CA | 9.2 GWh | 6 mi |
| Portal | Lakeshore, CA | 21.2 GWh | 37.7 mi |
| Rush Creek | June lake, CA | 40.4 GWh | 46.2 mi |
| Upper Gorge | Bishop, CA | 112.2 GWh | 15.8 mi |