Childrens Hospital

3020 Children's Way, San Diego, CA 92123

Plant Summary Information

Childrens Hospital is ranked #125 out of 340 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Childrens Hospital is comprised of 5 generators and generated 5.8 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.

Plant Name	Childrens Hospital
Utility Name	DTE San Diego COGEN Inc.
Location	San Diego County, CA
Initial Operation Date	April 2000
Last Update	Feb 2026
Annual Generation	25.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	432.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,025 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,311 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #646 out of 1,603 California Power Plants
Ranked #125 out of 340 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 99.9%

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Childrens Hospital (10175)
Plant Address	3020 Children's Way, San Diego, CA 92123
Utility	DTE San Diego COGEN Inc. (3476)
Latitude, Longitude	32.7992, -117.1517
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Feb 2026
Initial Operation Date	April 2000
Annual Generation	25.6 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	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	California Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS Code	Hospitals (622)
Sector	Commercial CHP (5)
Water Source	City Of San Diego
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA
Grid Voltage	12.00 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

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	No

First Operation Date	April 2000
Planned Retirement	January 2027
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	4.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	4.8 MW
Winter Capacity	4.8 MW
Minimum Load	2.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2004

Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
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
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	October 2010
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	October 2010
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	October 2010
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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