Gilroy Power Plant

1400 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Gilroy, CA 95020

Plant Summary Information

Gilroy Power Plant is ranked #82 out of 346 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Gilroy Power Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 11.9 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2023 to November 2023.

Plant NameGilroy Power Plant
Utility NameCalpine Gilroy Cogen LP
LocationSanta Clara County, CA
Initial Operation DateOctober 1987
Last Update Nov 2023
Annual Generation 74.5 GWh
Annual Consumption 719.1 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,506 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #981 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #397 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #82 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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Gilroy Power Plant Details

Summary Information
Plant NameGilroy Power Plant (10034)
Plant Address1400 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Gilroy, CA 95020
UtilityCalpine Gilroy Cogen LP (3028)
Latitude, Longitude37.0001, -121.5367
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Nov 2023
Initial Operation DateOctober 1987
Annual Generation 74.5 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP CHP (3)
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 GEN1 Details Operating October 1987

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity90 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity72 MW
Winter Capacity81 MW
Minimum Load72 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 1987
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GEN2 Details Operating October 1987

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Duct BurnersNo
Nameplate Capacity40 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity29 MW
Winter Capacity29 MW
Minimum Load20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 1987
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Gilroy Power Plant Plant Owners

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