Agua Fria
7302 W Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85303Plant Summary Information
Agua Fria is ranked #50 out of 151 power plants in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Agua Fria is comprised of 10 generators and generated 2.8 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Agua Fria |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Salt River Project |
| Location | Maricopa County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1957 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 139.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,770 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #817 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #50 out of 151 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #22 out of 34 Arizona Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Agua Fria
Agua Fria Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Agua Fria (141) |
| Plant Address | 7302 W Northern Ave Glendale, AZ 85303 |
| Utility | Salt River Project (16572) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.5561, -112.2153 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1957 |
| Annual Generation | 139.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| 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 | Salt River Project (SRP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Salt River Project (16572) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC TRANSWESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator AF2 Details Operating April 1957
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 113.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 113 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 113 MW |
| Minimum Load | 113 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1957 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 113 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 114 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 113 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 114 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator AF1 Details Operating January 1958
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 113.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 113 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 113 MW |
| Minimum Load | 113 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1958 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 113 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 114 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 113 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 114 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator AF3 Details Operating April 1961
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 163.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 181 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 184 MW |
| Minimum Load | 181 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1961 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator AF5 Details Operating July 1974
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 71.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 73 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 82 MW |
| Minimum Load | 73 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1974 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 73 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 82 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 73 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 82 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator AF6 Details Operating July 1974
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 71.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 73 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 82 MW |
| Minimum Load | 73 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1974 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 73 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 82 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 73 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 82 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator AF4 Details Operating May 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 80.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 73 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 87 MW |
| Minimum Load | 73 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1975 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 73 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 87 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 73 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 87 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator PV-3 Details Out of Service June 2001
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 33.4 |
| DC Net Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator AFSB1 Details Operating September 2021
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 25 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 25 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 25 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | OT |
| Arbitrage | Yes |
| System Peak Shaving | Yes |
Generator AF7 Details Operating August 2022
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 49.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 49.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 23 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2022 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator AF8 Details Operating August 2022
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 49.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 49.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 23 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2022 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Agua Fria Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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