Sun Peak Generating Station
6360 Vegas Valley Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89142Plant Summary Information
Sun Peak Generating Station is ranked #16 out of 17 natural gas power plants in Nevada in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sun Peak Generating Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 5.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Sun Peak Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Nevada Power Co |
| Location | Clark County, NV |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1991 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 31.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 429.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,475 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,266 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #85 out of 109 Nevada Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 17 Nevada Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
CAMS Nevada LLC (2013 to 2013) Nevada Power Co (2014 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sun Peak Generating Station
Sun Peak Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sun Peak Generating Station (54854) |
| Plant Address | 6360 Vegas Valley Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89142 |
| Utility | Nevada Power Co (13407) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.1375, -115.0339 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1991 |
| Annual Generation | 31.6 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 | 93-5-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Nevada Power Company (NEVP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Nevada Power Co (13407) NV |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 5657 Details Standby June 1991
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 74 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 74 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 74 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | June 1991 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 74 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 74 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 74 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 74 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 5658 Details Standby June 1991
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 74 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 74 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 74 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | June 1991 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 74 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 74 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 74 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 74 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 5659 Details Standby June 1991
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 74 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 74 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 74 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | June 1991 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 74 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 74 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 74 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 74 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Sun Peak Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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