El Centro Hybrid

485 E. Villa Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243

Plant Summary Information

El Centro Hybrid is ranked #34 out of 1,569 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

El Centro Hybrid is comprised of 7 generators and generated 413.1 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.

Plant Name	El Centro Hybrid
Utility Name	Imperial Irrigation District
Location	Imperial County, CA
Initial Operation Date	August 1952
Last Update	Aug 2024
Annual Generation	1.1 TWh
Annual Consumption	10.6 M MMBtu
Ranked #706 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #427 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #34 out of 1,569 California Power Plants
Ranked #28 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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El Centro Hybrid Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	El Centro Hybrid (389)
Plant Address	485 E. Villa Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243
Utility	Imperial Irrigation District (9216)
Latitude, Longitude	32.80222, -115.54
Generation Dates on File	Apr 2001 to Aug 2024
Initial Operation Date	August 1952
Annual Generation	1.1 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	Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Dogwood Canal
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Imperial Irrigation District (9216) CA
Grid Voltage	92.00 kV
Energy Storage	Yes

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

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator 2 Details Operating August 1952

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	STM2
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	No
Nameplate Capacity	34.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	32.5 MW
Winter Capacity	32.5 MW
Minimum Load	22 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1952
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	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 4 Details Operating August 1968

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	81.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	67.6 MW
Winter Capacity	72 MW
Minimum Load	20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1968

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil
Startup Source	Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / RFO
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	70 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	72 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	70 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	72 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	6H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	6H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Air Permit Limits	Yes

Generator 2A Details Operating June 1993

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	STM2
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	89.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	73 MW
Winter Capacity	73 MW
Minimum Load	48 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1993
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Startup Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / DFO
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	71 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	73 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	71 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	73 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Air Permit Limits	Yes

Generator 30 Details Operating October 2012

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	STM3
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	65.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	42 MW
Winter Capacity	53 MW
Minimum Load	28 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	October 2012
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup 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
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 31 Details Operating October 2012

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	STM3
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	43.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	39 MW
Winter Capacity	46 MW
Minimum Load	24 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	October 2012
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup 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
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 32 Details Operating October 2012

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	STM3
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	43.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	39 MW
Winter Capacity	46 MW
Minimum Load	24 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	October 2012
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup 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
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator BESS Details Operating October 2016

Technology	Batteries
Prime Mover	Battery
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	30 MW
Summer Capacity	30 MW
Winter Capacity	30 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	October 2016
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Electricity used for energy storage
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Energy Storage Details
Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH	20
Maximum Charge Rate	30 MW
Maximum Discharge Rate	30 MW
Storage Technology	LIB
Nameplate Reactive Power Rating	14.4
Storage Enclosure Type	BL
Frequency Regulation	Yes
Load Following	P
Ramping Spinning Reserve	Yes
Voltage Or Reactive Power Support	Yes
Independent	Yes
Direct Support Of Another Unit	No
Support T D Asset	Yes

El Centro Hybrid Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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