PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/319
EIA plant 319
Auberry · Fresno · CA
Big Creek 3
Operated by Southern California Edison Co
Published location
Where is Big Creek 3?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
37.148517, -119.386623
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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 | 52,637 MWh |
| 2 | 46,339 MWh |
| 3 | 62,162 MWh |
| 4 | 78,387 MWh |
| 5 | 63,559 MWh |
| 6 | 60,833 MWh |
| 7 | 69,040 MWh |
| 8 | 81,298 MWh |
| 9 | 59,263 MWh |
| 10 | 20,145 MWh |
| 11 | 15,674 MWh |
| 12 | 20,956 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 36.5 | OP |
| 4 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 36 | OP |
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 34 | OP |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 34 | OP |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 34 | OP |
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Identity, technology and limitations
EIA plant ID
319
Sector
Electric Utility
Water source
San Joaquin River
Data edition
2024-final