Carlsbad Energy Center

4950 Avendia Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Plant Summary Information

Carlsbad Energy Center is ranked #53 out of 342 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Carlsbad Energy Center is comprised of 5 generators and generated 20.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Carlsbad Energy Center
Utility Name	NRG California Peaker Operations LLC
Location	San Diego County, CA
Initial Operation Date	December 2018
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	216.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	2.4 M MMBtu
Ranked #2,388 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #718 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #254 out of 1,603 California Power Plants
Ranked #53 out of 342 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas
Previous Operator	Carlsbad Energy Center (2013 to 2017) NRG California Peaker Operations LLC (2018 to 2024)

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Carlsbad Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Carlsbad Energy Center (59002)
Plant Address	4950 Avendia Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Utility	NRG California Peaker Operations LLC (58847)
Latitude, Longitude	33.14051, -117.33392
Generation Dates on File	Jun 2018 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	December 2018
Annual Generation	216.2 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	Municipality
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV / 230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator CEC 6 Details Operating December 2018

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CARLS1_2_CARCT1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	CARLS1_2_CARCT1
Nameplate Capacity	131.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	105.5 MW
Winter Capacity	105.5 MW
Minimum Load	24 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	December 2018
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator CEC 7 Details Operating December 2018

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CARLS1_2_CARCT1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	CARLS1_2_CARCT1
Nameplate Capacity	131.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	105.5 MW
Winter Capacity	105.5 MW
Minimum Load	24 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	December 2018
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator CEC 8 Details Operating December 2018

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CARLS1_2_CARCT1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	CARLS1_2_CARCT1
Nameplate Capacity	131.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	105.5 MW
Winter Capacity	105.5 MW
Minimum Load	24 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	December 2018
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator CEC 9 Details Operating December 2018

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CARLS1_2_CARCT1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	CARLS1_2_CARCT1
Nameplate Capacity	131.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	105.5 MW
Winter Capacity	105.5 MW
Minimum Load	24 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	December 2018
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator CEC10 Details Operating December 2018

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CARLS2_1_CARCT1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	CARLS2_1_CARCT1
Nameplate Capacity	131.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	105.5 MW
Winter Capacity	105.5 MW
Minimum Load	24 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	December 2018
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Carlsbad Energy Center Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
Carlsbad Energy Center LLC	4950 Avendia Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008	Generator CEC 6	100.00%
Carlsbad Energy Center LLC	4950 Avendia Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008	Generator CEC 7	100.00%
Carlsbad Energy Center LLC	4950 Avendia Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008	Generator CEC 8	100.00%
Carlsbad Energy Center LLC	4950 Avendia Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008	Generator CEC 9	100.00%
Carlsbad Energy Center LLC	4950 Avendia Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008	Generator CEC10	100.00%

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