325th largest plant in California · 3112th nationally
W E Warne is a hydroelectric power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 74.2 MW. It generates roughly 216.9k MWh per year — enough to power about 20,656 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 33% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | W E Warne |
|---|---|
| Operator | California Dept. Of Water Resources |
| City | Gorman |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93243 |
| Coordinates | 34.68530, -118.78810 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 37.1 MW | Operating | 1982 |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 37.1 MW | Operating | 1983 |
| 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.