Carson Power Plant
Franklin Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95758Plant Summary Information
Carson Power Plant is ranked #69 out of 316 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Carson Power Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 9.1 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Carson Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist |
| Location | Sacramento County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1995 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 83.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 801.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,710 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #967 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #370 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #69 out of 316 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 97.4% Other Biomass Gas : 2.6% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Carson Power Plant
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Carson Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Carson Power Plant (7527) |
| Plant Address | Franklin Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95758 |
| Utility | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist (16534) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.44568, -121.46239 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1995 |
| Annual Generation | 83.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 97.4% Other Biomass Gas : 2.6% |
| 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/Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist (16534) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 1995
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 41.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 41.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1995 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating October 1995
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1995 |
| 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 |
Generator CCCT Details Operating October 1995
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 51.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 51.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 21 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1995 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Biomass 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 | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / OBG |
|---|---|
Carson Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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