4.5 MW Hydro operating in Inyo, CA — California Independent System Operator
4.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1919
Operating Since
Coordinates
37.3346, -118.4796
County
Inyo, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Southern California Edison Co | Southern California Edison | — |
| Owner(s) | Southern California Edison Co | Edison International | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Bishop Creek 5 is a 4.5 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Inyo County, California. The plant began operating in 1919 and consists of two generators utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. It is owned by Edison International and operated by Southern California Edison Co. The plant is located within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. Bishop Creek 5 is ranked 170th out of 247 power plants in California and 925th out of 1464 nationally.
In the most recent year with available data, Bishop Creek 5 generated 13,706 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 34.7%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1,329.24 per kW, according to FERC filings. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT). Recent news articles indicate at least one report related to hazards at the plant.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator
Grid Voltage
55 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
0 MWh
Latest Month
13.7K MWh
Annual Generation
34.7%
Capacity Factor
$1,590/kW
Installed Cost
Southern California Edison Company
Reporting Utility
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
CONTROLX_1_N004
Pricing Hub
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match