R E Badger Filtration Plant

R E Badger Filtration Plant is a 1 MW hydroelectric power plant in San Diego County, California, operated by Santa Fe Irrigation District. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit entered service in 1987.

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
1.4 MW
1 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
1987
EIA plant ID
50147

Where it is

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County
San Diego County, California
Coordinates
33.051, -117.175
Balancing authority
CISO
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Santa Fe Irrigation District
Primary energy source
Hydro
Technologies
Conventional Hydroelectric
Status
Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year

Every plant Santa Fe Irrigation District reports to EIA →

R E Badger Filtration Plant: FAQ

Where is R E Badger Filtration Plant?
In San Diego 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 R E Badger Filtration Plant?
1 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns R E Badger Filtration Plant?
EIA-860M names Santa Fe Irrigation 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 R E Badger Filtration Plant LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Santa Fe Irrigation 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 "R E Badger Filtration Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is R E Badger Filtration Plant still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.