Kern River 1

Bakersfield, California

Capacity: 26.4 MW
Status: Operating
Fuel: Hydroelectric
Technology: Conventional Hydroelectric
Operator: Southern California Edison Co
City: Bakersfield
County: Kern County
State: California
Operational date: May 1907
Balancing authority: CISO

Kern River 1 is a 26.4 MW hydroelectric power plant in Bakersfield, California. Operated by Southern California Edison Co, it has been operating since 1907. The facility is located in Kern County, within the CISO balancing authority.

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA-860M)