Gilroy Peaking Energy Center

1400 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Gilroy, CA 95020

Plant Summary Information

Gilroy Peaking Energy Center is ranked #134 out of 346 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Gilroy Peaking Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 3.5 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2023 to November 2023.

Plant NameGilroy Peaking Energy Center
Utility NameCalpine Gilroy Cogen LP
LocationSanta Clara County, CA
Initial Operation DateNovember 2001
Last Update Nov 2023
Annual Generation 27.2 GWh
Annual Consumption 315.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,682 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,301 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #638 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #134 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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Gilroy Peaking Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameGilroy Peaking Energy Center (55810)
Plant Address1400 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Gilroy, CA 95020
UtilityCalpine Gilroy Cogen LP (3028)
Latitude, Longitude36.999, -121.5363
Generation Dates on FileJun 2002 to Nov 2023
Initial Operation DateNovember 2001
Annual Generation 27.2 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number01-287-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceReclaimed SCWRA water
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 115.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name PACIFIC GAS
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator S3 Details Operating November 2001

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity45 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity38 MW
Winter Capacity38 MW
Minimum Load20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateNovember 2001
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator S4 Details Operating November 2001

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity45 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity38 MW
Winter Capacity38 MW
Minimum Load20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateNovember 2001
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator S5 Details Operating February 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity45 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity38 MW
Winter Capacity38 MW
Minimum Load20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Gilroy Peaking Energy Center Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
Gilroy Energy Center LLC5975 Lambie Road, Suisun, CA 94585Generator S3100.00%
Gilroy Energy Center LLC5975 Lambie Road, Suisun, CA 94585Generator S4100.00%
Gilroy Energy Center LLC5975 Lambie Road, Suisun, CA 94585Generator S5100.00%

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