1572nd largest plant in California · 12057th nationally
Bear Valley is a hydroelectric power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 1.4 MW. It generates roughly 2.7k MWh per year — enough to power about 258 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 22% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Bear Valley |
|---|---|
| Operator | City Of Escondido - (Ca) |
| City | Escondido |
| County | San Diego County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 92027 |
| Coordinates | 33.16625, -117.01657 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 0.7 MW | Operating | 1986 |
| HC2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 0.7 MW | Operating | 1986 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator |
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.