Carson Cogeneration

17171 S. Central Avenue, Carson, CA 90746

Plant Summary Information

Carson Cogeneration is ranked #117 out of 346 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Carson Cogeneration is comprised of 2 generators and generated 103.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Carson Cogeneration
Utility Name	Carson Cogeneration Co
Location	Los Angeles County, CA
Initial Operation Date	December 1989
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	34.8 GWh
Annual Consumption	316.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,345 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,226 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #574 out of 1,570 California Power Plants
Ranked #117 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Carson Cogeneration (10169)
Plant Address	17171 S. Central Avenue, Carson, CA 90746
Utility	Carson Cogeneration Co (3084)
Latitude, Longitude	33.8759, -118.2491
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	December 1989
Annual Generation	34.8 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	Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA
Grid Voltage	66.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Jointly Owned
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	ICEGEN_7_B1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	ICEGEN_7_B1
Nameplate Capacity	45.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	41.3 MW
Winter Capacity	41.1 MW
Minimum Load	28 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1989
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Jointly Owned
Duct Burners	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	ICEGEN_7_B1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	ICEGEN_7_B1
Nameplate Capacity	10.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	8 MW
Winter Capacity	8.1 MW
Minimum Load	8 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1990
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
CMD Carson GP LLC	4532 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90022	Generator GEN1	2.00%
CMD Carson LLC	67 Park Place East, Morristown, NJ 7960	Generator GEN1	98.00%
CMD Carson GP LLC	4532 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90022	Generator GEN2	2.00%
CMD Carson LLC	67 Park Place East, Morristown, NJ 7960	Generator GEN2	98.00%

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