Colusa Generating Station
5025 Delevan Road, Maxwell, CA 95955Plant Summary Information
Colusa Generating Station is ranked #10 out of 1,569 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Colusa Generating Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 691.3 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Colusa Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Colusa County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 23.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #389 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #232 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #10 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016) Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Colusa Generating Station
Colusa Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Colusa Generating Station (56532) |
| Plant Address | 5025 Delevan Road, Maxwell, CA 95955 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.3661, -122.27 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2010 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 TWh |
| 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 | Tehama Canal |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PACIFIC GAS |
| Pipeline Name | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator A Details Operating December 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | COLUSA_2_PL1X3-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | COLUSA_2_PL1X3-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 181.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 167 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 181 MW |
| Minimum Load | 110 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator B Details Operating December 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | COLUSA_2_PL1X3-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | COLUSA_2_PL1X3-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 181.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 167 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 181 MW |
| Minimum Load | 110 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator C Details Operating December 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | COLUSA_2_PL1X3-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | COLUSA_2_PL1X3-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 349.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 306 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 306 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Colusa Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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