City of Palo Alto
3201 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alta, CA 94303Plant Summary Information
City of Palo Alto is ranked #346 out of 346 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
City of Palo Alto is comprised of 4 generators and generated 6.2 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | City of Palo Alto |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Palo Alto |
| Location | Santa Clara County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 20.6 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 813 MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,670 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,211 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,566 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #346 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for City of Palo Alto
City of Palo Alto Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | City of Palo Alto (57714) |
| Plant Address | 3201 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alta, CA 94303 |
| Utility | City of Palo Alto (57033) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.4383, -122.1094 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2010 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 20.6 MWh |
| 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Palo Alto - (CA) (14401) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PALO ALTO CITY OF |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Standby March 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PLOALTO_1_N019 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PALALT_7_COBUG |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2002 |
| Planned Retirement | January 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy 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 GEN2 Details Standby March 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PLOALTO_1_N019 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PALALT_7_COBUG |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2002 |
| Planned Retirement | January 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy 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 GEN3 Details Standby March 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PLOALTO_1_N019 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PALALT_7_COBUG |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2002 |
| Planned Retirement | January 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy 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 GEN4 Details Standby March 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PLOALTO_1_N019 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PALALT_7_COBUG |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2002 |
| Planned Retirement | January 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy 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 |
City of Palo Alto Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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