Cuyamaca Peak Energy Plant
200 North Johnson Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020Plant Summary Information
Cuyamaca Peak Energy Plant is ranked #190 out of 346 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cuyamaca Peak Energy Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Cuyamaca Peak Energy Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | San Diego Gas & Electric Co |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 12.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 152.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,623 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,536 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #792 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #190 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cuyamaca Peak Energy Plant
Cuyamaca Peak Energy Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cuyamaca Peak Energy Plant (55512) |
| Plant Address | 200 North Johnson Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 |
| Utility | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.79649, -116.97207 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 12.1 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CPP6 Details Operating May 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CPELCAJN_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CPELCAJN_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 48.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 48.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 16 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2002 |
| 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 |
Cuyamaca Peak Energy Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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