W E Warne
3 MI. E. of Smokey Bear Rd., Gorman, CA 93243Plant Summary Information
W E Warne is ranked #49 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
W E Warne is comprised of 2 generators and generated 34.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | W E Warne |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | California Dept. of Water Resources |
| Location | Los Angeles County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1982 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 211.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 793.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,483 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #196 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #253 out of 1,607 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #49 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
California Dept. of Water Resources (2013 to 2015) California Dept. of Water Resources (2016 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for W E Warne
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W E Warne Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | W E Warne (6196) |
| Plant Address | 3 MI. E. of Smokey Bear Rd., Gorman, CA 93243 |
| Utility | California Dept. of Water Resources (3255) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.6853, -118.7881 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1982 |
| Annual Generation | 211.0 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 220.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 1982
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 37.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 38 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1982 |
| 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 2 Details Operating February 1983
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 37.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 38 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1983 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
W E Warne Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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