PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/50037
EIA plant 50037
Bakersfield · Kern · CA
Rio Bravo Hydro Project
Operated by Olcese Water District
Published location
Where is Rio Bravo Hydro Project?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
35.430000, -118.822200
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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 | 714 MWh |
| 2 | 0 MWh |
| 3 | 1,827 MWh |
| 4 | 3,433 MWh |
| 5 | 4,630 MWh |
| 6 | 4,347 MWh |
| 7 | 4,903 MWh |
| 8 | 5,008 MWh |
| 9 | 3,024 MWh |
| 10 | 1,176 MWh |
| 11 | 0 MWh |
| 12 | 0 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNT1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 7 | SB |
| UNT2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 7 | SB |
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EIA plant ID
50037
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Water source
Kern River
Data edition
2024-final