Cold Canyon 1
2268 Carpenter Canyon, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401Plant Summary Information
Cold Canyon 1 is ranked #27 out of 38 landfill gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cold Canyon 1 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Cold Canyon 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Toro Energy of California SLO |
| Location | San Luis Obispo County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2013 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 10.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 123.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,910 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #225 out of 299 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #846 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #27 out of 38 California Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cold Canyon 1
Cold Canyon 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cold Canyon 1 (58379) |
| Plant Address | 2268 Carpenter Canyon, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 |
| Utility | Toro Energy of California SLO (58366) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.18667, -120.59944 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2013 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 10.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | QF 12-509 |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator W3998 Details Operating July 2013
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2013 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Cold Canyon 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
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| #223 | Ridgewood Providence Power | Johnston, RI | 10.2 GWh |
| #224 | Waste Management Piedmont LFGTE Project | Kernersville, NC | 10.0 GWh |
| #226 | Santa Cruz Energy | Santa Cruz, CA | 10.0 GWh |
| #227 | MM Albany Energy | Albany, NY | 9.7 GWh |
| #228 | MM Tulare Energy | Visalia, CA | 9.7 GWh |
| #229 | Hernando | Brooksville, FL | 9.7 GWh |
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| #232 | Adrian Energy Associates LLC | Adrian, MI | 9.3 GWh |
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| #235 | Ameresco Janesville | Janesville, WI | 9.0 GWh |
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