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Brookfield Tehachapi 1102 MW Wind

WindRenewableVerified: Jul 2026

Brookfield Tehachapi 1 is a 102 MW wind power plant located in the United States of America, operated by Consolidated Edison Development Inc. since its commissioning in 2012. The facility produces electricity using wind energy, contributing to the national wind capacity. It is the 408th largest wind plant in the United States. With 102 MW, it represents 0.1% of the country's total wind capacity of 105,842 MW. The United States has 1,142 wind plants with a combined capacity of 105,842 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant, Alta Wind VIII at 1,547 MW, Brookfield Tehachapi 1 is about 1/15th the size. Wind power is an important renewable energy source in the United States, helping to reduce carbon emissions. The plant is located in California, a state with significant wind resources, which supports its operational efficiency. Brookfield Tehachapi 1 is situated approximately 40 miles southeast of Bakersfield in the Tehachapi Mountains.

Capacity
102 MW
Commissioning Year
2012

14 years old

Owner
Consolidated Edison Development Inc.
Location
35.0083°, -118.2414°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 2,092. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,911 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #722 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

14 years in operation

Wind fleet average: 14.4 years

Operator portfolio

Consolidated Edison Development Inc. operates 64 plants totalling 2,633 MW

Regional density

294 plants within 100 km, 17,425 MW combined

Nearest plant: Alta Wind VIII (2.1 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 35.008300, -118.241400
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Brookfield Tehachapi 1 is a wind power plant producing approximately 268 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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