Metcalf Energy Center

1 Blanchard RD, PO BOX 13190, San Jose, CA 95013

Plant Summary Information

Metcalf Energy Center is ranked #11 out of 1,571 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Metcalf Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 771.0 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.

Plant NameMetcalf Energy Center
Utility NameCalpine Corp - Metcalf Energy Center
LocationSanta Clara County, CA
Initial Operation DateJune 2005
Last Update Oct 2024
Annual Generation 2.8 TWh
Annual Consumption 23.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #408 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #247 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #11 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #9 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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Metcalf Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameMetcalf Energy Center (55393)
Plant Address1 Blanchard RD, PO BOX 13190, San Jose, CA 95013
UtilityCalpine Corp - Metcalf Energy Center (2799)
Latitude, Longitude37.2207, -121.7457
Generation Dates on FileApr 2005 to Oct 2024
Initial Operation DateJune 2005
Annual Generation 2.8 TWh
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 Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceSan Jose Municipality
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 230.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name PACIFIC GAS
Natural Gas StorageNo
Liquefied Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator CTG1 Details Operating June 2005

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity200 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity170 MW
Winter Capacity180 MW
Minimum Load116 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2005
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 Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CTG2 Details Operating June 2005

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity200 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity170 MW
Winter Capacity180 MW
Minimum Load116 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2005
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 Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator STG1 Details Operating June 2005

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Duct BurnersYes
Nameplate Capacity235 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity217 MW
Winter Capacity232 MW
Minimum Load70 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2005
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 Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Metcalf Energy Center Plant Owners

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