Registry, engineering, and operating metrics shown on a consistent EIA basis.
| Metric | Kern River Cogeneration | Panoche Energy Center |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 300 MW | 432 MW |
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
| Operator | Kern River Cogeneration Co | Panoche Energy Center, LLC |
| Operating units | 4 | 4 |
| Latest 12-month generation | 97.5 GWh | 650.4 GWh |
| Latest complete-year capacity factor | 4.3% (2025) | 20.1% (2025) |
| National technology rank | #187 of 825 | #109 of 825 |
| Latest EIA report | 2026-04 | 2026-04 |