Where is Kern Canyon?

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 Kern Canyon?

12 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Kern Canyon?

EIA-860M names Kern and Tule Hydro LLC 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 Kern Canyon LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Kern and Tule Hydro LLC 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 "Kern Canyon LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Kern Canyon 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.

Kern Canyon

Kern Canyon is a 12 MW hydroelectric power plant in Kern County, California, operated by Kern and Tule Hydro LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit entered service in 1921.

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: 11.5 MW; 11.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 1921
EIA plant ID: 7911

Where it is

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County: Kern County, California
Coordinates: 35.4407, -118.7965
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Kern and Tule Hydro LLC
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year

Every plant Kern and Tule Hydro LLC reports to EIA →

Kern Canyon: FAQ

Where is Kern Canyon?: 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 Kern Canyon?: 12 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Kern Canyon?: EIA-860M names Kern and Tule Hydro LLC 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 Kern Canyon LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Kern and Tule Hydro LLC 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 "Kern Canyon LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Kern Canyon 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.