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  6. Rio Bravo Hydro Project

Rio Bravo Hydro Project

Hwy 178, Bakersfield, CA 93302

Plant Summary Information

Rio Bravo Hydro Project is ranked #109 out of 187 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Rio Bravo Hydro Project is comprised of 2 generators and generated 7.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameRio Bravo Hydro Project
Utility NameOlcese Water District
LocationKern County, CA
Initial Operation DateMay 1989
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 30.7 GWh
Annual Consumption 106.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,604 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #618 out of 1,242 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #606 out of 1,487 California Power Plants
Ranked #109 out of 187 California Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water

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Monthly Net Generation for Rio Bravo Hydro Project

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Rio Bravo Hydro Project Details

Summary Information
Plant NameRio Bravo Hydro Project (50037)
Plant AddressHwy 178, Bakersfield, CA 93302
UtilityOlcese Water District (30347)
Latitude, Longitude35.43, -118.8222
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateMay 1989
Annual Generation 30.7 GWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusYes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number86-982-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceKern River
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 69.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator UNT1 Details Standby May 1989

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity6.7 MW
Winter Capacity6.4 MW
Minimum Load1.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusStandby
Synchronized To Transmission GridYes
First Operation DateMay 1989
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator UNT2 Details Standby June 1989

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity6.7 MW
Winter Capacity6.4 MW
Minimum Load1.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusStandby
Synchronized To Transmission GridYes
First Operation DateJune 1989
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo

Rio Bravo Hydro Project Plant Owners

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