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110 MW Hydro out of service in Fresno, CA — California Independent System Operator
110 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1928
Operating Since
Coordinates
37.2001, -119.3068
County
Fresno, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Southern California Edison Co | Southern California Edison | — |
| Owner(s) | Southern California Edison Co | Edison International | — |
| Status | Out of service | operating | — |
Big Creek 2A is a 110 MW conventional hydroelectric power plant located in Fresno County, California. The plant began operating in 1928 and is owned by Edison International, with Southern California Edison Co. as the operator. It consists of 2 generators utilizing water as its primary fuel source. The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, Big Creek 2A generated 259,075 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 26.7%. According to available rankings, the plant is the 38th largest out of 42 power plants in California, and 168th largest out of 194 nationally. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $293.12 per kW.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
27.0K MWh
Latest Month
259.1K MWh
Annual Generation
26.7%
Capacity Factor
Energy storage · Southern California Edison Company · Data from 2015–2024
$277/kW
Installed Cost
$7.3/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
BCRK2-2_7_B1
Pricing Hub
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
220.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility