Where is Rio Bravo Hydro Project?

In Kern County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Rio Bravo Hydro Project?

14 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Rio Bravo Hydro Project?

EIA-860M names Olcese Water District as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Rio Bravo Hydro Project LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Olcese Water District here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Rio Bravo Hydro Project LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Rio Bravo Hydro Project still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Rio Bravo Hydro Project

Rio Bravo Hydro Project is a 14 MW hydroelectric power plant in Kern County, California, operated by Olcese Water District. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 1989.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 14 MW; 13.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1989
EIA plant ID: 50037

Where it is

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County: Kern County, California
Coordinates: 35.43, -118.8222
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Olcese Water District
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Standby/Backup

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Rio Bravo Hydro Project: FAQ

Where is Rio Bravo Hydro Project?: In Kern County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Rio Bravo Hydro Project?: 14 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Rio Bravo Hydro Project?: EIA-860M names Olcese Water District as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Rio Bravo Hydro Project LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Olcese Water District here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Rio Bravo Hydro Project LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Rio Bravo Hydro Project still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.