PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/10496
EIA plant 10496
Bakersfield · Kern · CA
Kern River Cogeneration
Operated by Kern River Cogeneration Co
Published location
Where is Kern River Cogeneration?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
35.451500, -118.984900
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87 MWh |
| 2 | 0 MWh |
| 3 | 0 MWh |
| 4 | 0 MWh |
| 5 | 1,458 MWh |
| 6 | 14,773 MWh |
| 7 | 64,818 MWh |
| 8 | 56,530 MWh |
| 9 | 36,323 MWh |
| 10 | 3,268 MWh |
| 11 | 7,792 MWh |
| 12 | 32,406 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTAG | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 75 | OP |
| GTBG | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 75 | OP |
| GTCG | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 75 | OP |
| GTDG | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 75 | OP |
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Identity, technology and limitations
EIA plant ID
10496
Sector
IPP CHP
Water source
Unavailable
Data edition
2024-final