Carlsbad Energy Center
4950 Avendia Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008Plant Summary Information
Carlsbad Energy Center is ranked #50 out of 346 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Carlsbad Energy Center is comprised of 5 generators and generated 54.4 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
| Plant Name | Carlsbad Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NRG California Peaker Operations LLC |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 257.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,054 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #663 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #211 out of 1,579 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #50 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Carlsbad Energy Center (2013 to 2017) NRG California Peaker Operations LLC (2018 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Carlsbad Energy Center
Carlsbad Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Carlsbad Energy Center (59002) |
| Plant Address | 4950 Avendia Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008 |
| Utility | NRG California Peaker Operations LLC (58847) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.14051, -117.33392 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2018 to Feb 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 257.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV / 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CEC 6 Details Operating December 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CARLS1_2_CARCT1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CARLS1_2_CARCT1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 131.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 105.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 105.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CEC 7 Details Operating December 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CARLS1_2_CARCT1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CARLS1_2_CARCT1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 131.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 105.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 105.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CEC 8 Details Operating December 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CARLS1_2_CARCT1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CARLS1_2_CARCT1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 131.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 105.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 105.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CEC 9 Details Operating December 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CARLS1_2_CARCT1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CARLS1_2_CARCT1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 131.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 105.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 105.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CEC10 Details Operating December 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CARLS2_1_CARCT1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CARLS2_1_CARCT1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 131.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 105.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 105.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Carlsbad Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Energy Center LLC | 4950 Avendia Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008 | Generator CEC 6 | 100.00% |
| Carlsbad Energy Center LLC | 4950 Avendia Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008 | Generator CEC 7 | 100.00% |
| Carlsbad Energy Center LLC | 4950 Avendia Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008 | Generator CEC 8 | 100.00% |
| Carlsbad Energy Center LLC | 4950 Avendia Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008 | Generator CEC 9 | 100.00% |
| Carlsbad Energy Center LLC | 4950 Avendia Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008 | Generator CEC10 | 100.00% |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T San Diego | San Diego, CA | 3.5 GWh | 18.1 mi |
| Bear Valley | Escondido, CA | 2.7 GWh | 18.4 mi |
| CalPeak Power Enterprise Peaker Plant | Escondido, CA | 5.5 GWh | 12.6 mi |
| Encina Water Pollution Control | Carlsbad, CA | 14.1 GWh | 1.8 mi |
| Escondido Energy Center | Escondido, CA | 23.3 GWh | 12.6 mi |
| GEN005 Antibody Fuel Cell | Oceanside, CA | 16.3 GWh | 5.3 mi |
| Genentech-Oceanside Hybrid | Oceanside, CA | 5.0 GWh | 5.3 mi |
| Gilead Oceanside Solar Project | Oceanside, CA | 2.3 GWh | 5.3 mi |
| Goal Line LP | Escondido, CA | 10.6 GWh | 13.6 mi |
| Kilroy Solar | San Diego, CA | 6.7 GWh | 15.3 mi |
| Life Technologies Carlsbad | Carlsbad, CA | 7.6 GWh | 2.7 mi |
| NLP Granger | Valley Center, CA | 6.1 GWh | 18.3 mi |
| P Plant | San Diego, CA | 30.5 GWh | 18.7 mi |
| Palomar Energy | Escondido, CA | 979.2 GWh | 12.6 mi |
| Q Plant | San Diego, CA | 55.0 MWh | 18.1 mi |
| San Diego - NCRC at Vista | Vista, CA | 2.8 GWh | 5.7 mi |
| SDCWA - Twin Oaks | San Marcos, CA | 117.0 MWh | 10.6 mi |
| Vallecitos Water District | San Marcos, CA | 3.4 GWh | 10.3 mi |
| W Plant | San Diego, CA | 29.9 GWh | 18.2 mi |
| Watkins Manufacturing Co. | San Diego, CA | 5.7 GWh | 5.6 mi |