Los Esteros Critical Energy Center

800 Thomas Foon Chew Way, San Jose, CA 95134

Plant Summary Information

Los Esteros Critical Energy Center is ranked #67 out of 338 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Los Esteros Critical Energy Center is comprised of 5 generators and generated 46.0 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.

Plant Name	Los Esteros Critical Energy Center
Utility Name	Los Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLC
Location	Santa Clara County, CA
Initial Operation Date	February 2003
Last Update	Mar 2024
Annual Generation	194.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	1.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #2,373 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #752 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #248 out of 1,501 California Power Plants
Ranked #67 out of 338 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Los Esteros Critical Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Los Esteros Critical Energy Center (55748)
Plant Address	800 Thomas Foon Chew Way San Jose, CA 95134
Utility	Los Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLC (2860)
Latitude, Longitude	37.425, -121.9319
Generation Dates on File	Mar 2003 to Mar 2024
Initial Operation Date	February 2003
Annual Generation	194.5 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	Yes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number	02-130-000

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	California Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Municipality
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	PACIFIC GAS
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator CTG1 Details Operating February 2003

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
Nameplate Capacity	45 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	45 MW
Winter Capacity	45 MW
Minimum Load	23 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 2003
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator CTG2 Details Operating February 2003

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
Nameplate Capacity	45 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	45 MW
Winter Capacity	45 MW
Minimum Load	23 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 2003
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator CTG3 Details Operating February 2003

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
Nameplate Capacity	45 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	45 MW
Winter Capacity	45 MW
Minimum Load	23 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 2003
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator CTG4 Details Operating February 2003

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
Nameplate Capacity	45 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	45 MW
Winter Capacity	45 MW
Minimum Load	23 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 2003
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator CAG5 Details Operating August 2013

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	126.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	126.1 MW
Winter Capacity	126.1 MW
Minimum Load	126.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 2013
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
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

Los Esteros Critical Energy Center Plant Owners

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

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