Devil Canyon
6900 Devil Canyon Rd., San Bernardino, CA 92407Plant Summary Information
Devil Canyon is ranked #41 out of 1,600 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Devil Canyon is comprised of 4 generators and generated 283.8 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Devil Canyon |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | California Dept. of Water Resources |
| Location | San Bernardino County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1972 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 790.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #897 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #51 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #41 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 209 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
California Dept. of Water Resources (2013 to 2015) California Dept. of Water Resources (2016 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Devil Canyon
Devil Canyon Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Devil Canyon (436) |
| Plant Address | 6900 Devil Canyon Rd., San Bernardino, CA 92407 |
| Utility | California Dept. of Water Resources (3255) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.2056, -117.3344 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1972 |
| Annual Generation | 790.6 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 | Water From Penstocks Ca Aquedu |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1972
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 57 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 57 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1972 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1976
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 57 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 57 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1976 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 4 Details Operating July 1992
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 74 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 74 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating July 1994
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 74 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 74 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Devil Canyon Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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