3.2 MW Hydro operating in Shasta, CA — California Independent System Operator
3.2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1990
Operating Since
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Central Rivers Power US, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Central Rivers Power US, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Bear Creek is a hydroelectric power plant located in Shasta County, California. The plant has a total capacity of 3.2 MW and consists of a single generator utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. It began operating in 1990 and is owned and operated by Central Rivers Power US, LLC. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
In the most recent year of reported data, Bear Creek generated 7,426 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 26.5%. The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. Based on capacity, Bear Creek ranks as the 188th largest power plant in California out of 247, and 1048th nationally out of 1464.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator
Grid Voltage
12.7 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
1.2K MWh
Latest Month
7.4K MWh
Annual Generation
26.5%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
BEARCRK_6_N001
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match