SPA Cogen 3
Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95824Plant Summary Information
SPA Cogen 3 is ranked #46 out of 1,577 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
SPA Cogen 3 is comprised of 2 generators and generated 171.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | SPA Cogen 3 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist |
| Location | Sacramento County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1997 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 672.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,017 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #508 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #46 out of 1,577 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #36 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for SPA Cogen 3
SPA Cogen 3 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | SPA Cogen 3 (7552) |
| Plant Address | Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95824 |
| Utility | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist (16534) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.511, -121.4735 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1997 |
| Annual Generation | 672.1 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Sacramento City Water |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist (16534) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CCCT Details Operating December 1997
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CCC1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 118.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 119 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 111 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1997 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 CCST Details Operating December 1997
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CCC1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 55.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 59 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 53 MW |
| Minimum Load | 36 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1997 |
| 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 |
SPA Cogen 3 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramenta Power Authority | PO Box 15830, Sacramento, CA 95852 | Generator CCCT | 100.00% |
| Sacramenta Power Authority | PO Box 15830, Sacramento, CA 95852 | Generator CCST | 100.00% |
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