Palomar Energy
2300 Harveson Place, Escondido, CA 92029Plant Summary Information
Palomar Energy is ranked #32 out of 1,570 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Palomar Energy is comprised of 3 generators and generated 455.7 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Palomar Energy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | San Diego Gas & Electric Co |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2005 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #658 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #407 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #32 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #27 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Palomar Energy
Palomar Energy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Palomar Energy (55985) |
| Plant Address | 2300 Harveson Place, Escondido, CA 92029 |
| Utility | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.1197, -117.11778 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2006 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2005 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 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 | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating October 2005
| 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 | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PALOMR_2_PL1X3-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PALOMR_2_PL1X3-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 165 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 179.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 180 MW |
| Minimum Load | 65 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2005 |
| 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 CTG2 Details Operating November 2005
| 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 | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PALOMR_2_PL1X3-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PALOMR_2_PL1X3-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 165 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 179.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 181 MW |
| Minimum Load | 65 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2005 |
| 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 STG Details Operating January 2006
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PALOMR_2_PL1X3-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PALOMR_2_PL1X3-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 229 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 222 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 229 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2006 |
| 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 |
Palomar Energy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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