High Sierra Limited
10600 Oilfield Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308Plant Summary Information
High Sierra Limited is ranked #167 out of 339 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
High Sierra Limited is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | High Sierra Limited |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | WCAC Operating Company |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 14.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 171.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,575 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,468 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #761 out of 1,564 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #167 out of 339 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operators |
Juniper Generation LLC (2013 to 2014) High Sierra Limited (2015 to 2015) WCAC Operating Company (2016 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for High Sierra Limited
High Sierra Limited Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | High Sierra Limited (50495) |
| Plant Address | 10600 Oilfield Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308 |
| Utility | WCAC Operating Company (60662) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.50904, -119.03055 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 14.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 86-442-000 |
| 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 | Well |
| 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 HS1 Details Operating March 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 24.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 23 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 24 MW |
| Minimum Load | 21 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1989 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Generator HS2 Details Operating March 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 24.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 23 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 24 MW |
| Minimum Load | 21 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1989 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
High Sierra Limited Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| WGP Redwood Holdings, LLC | 34759 Lencioni Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 | Generator HS1 | 100.00% |
| WGP Redwood Holdings, LLC | 34759 Lencioni Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 | Generator HS2 | 100.00% |
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