Chowchilla II
16457 Avenue 24 1/2, Chowchilla, CA 93610Plant Summary Information
Chowchilla II is ranked #176 out of 338 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chowchilla II is comprised of 16 generators and generated 4.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Chowchilla II |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | California Power Holdings LLC |
| Location | Madera County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 13.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 162.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,559 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,478 out of 2,187 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #759 out of 1,487 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #176 out of 338 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chowchilla II
Chowchilla II Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chowchilla II (56185) |
| Plant Address | 16457 Avenue 24 1/2, Chowchilla, CA 93610 |
| Utility | California Power Holdings LLC (55784) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.1073, -120.2485 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2003 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Annual Generation | 13.6 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 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PACIFIC GAS |
| Pipeline Name | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator IC1 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator IC10 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator IC11 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator IC12 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator IC13 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator IC14 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator IC15 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator IC16 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator IC2 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator IC3 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator IC4 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator IC5 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator IC6 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator IC7 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator IC8 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator IC9 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Chowchilla II Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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