Chalk Cliff Limited
29041 Highway 33, Bakersfield, CA 93308Plant Summary Information
Chalk Cliff Limited is ranked #291 out of 342 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chalk Cliff Limited is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.4 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Chalk Cliff Limited |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | WCAC Operating Company |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1990 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 62.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,760 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,765 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,192 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #291 out of 342 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operators |
Juniper Generation LLC (2013 to 2014) Chalk Cliff Limited (2015 to 2015) WCAC Operating Company (2016 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chalk Cliff Limited
Chalk Cliff Limited Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chalk Cliff Limited (50003) |
| Plant Address | 29041 Highway 33, Bakersfield, CA 93308 |
| Utility | WCAC Operating Company (60662) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.0968, -119.4299 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP CHP (3) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | KERN RIVER GAS TRANSMISSION CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating March 1990
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 46 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 46 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48 MW |
| Minimum Load | 32 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Chalk Cliff Limited Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| WGP Redwood Holdings, LLC | 34759 Lencioni Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 | 100.00% |
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