CalTech - Pasadena (PPA)
383 South Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106Plant Summary Information
CalTech - Pasadena (PPA) is ranked #224 out of 316 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
CalTech - Pasadena (PPA) is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | CalTech - Pasadena (PPA) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Bloom Energy 2009 PPA |
| Location | Los Angeles County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 7.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 56.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,430 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,649 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #964 out of 1,607 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #224 out of 316 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for CalTech - Pasadena (PPA)
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for CalTech - Pasadena (PPA)
CalTech - Pasadena (PPA) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | CalTech - Pasadena (PPA) (65193) |
| Plant Address | 383 South Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 |
| Utility | Bloom Energy 2009 PPA (56778) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.13937, -118.12149 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2021 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 7.0 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Pasadena - (CA) (14534) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 41.60 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CLT05 Details Operating March 2016
| Technology | Other Natural Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Fuel Cell |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
CalTech - Pasadena (PPA) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
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