Coachella
51-170 Shady Ln., Coachella, CA 92236Plant Summary Information
Coachella is ranked #320 out of 339 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Coachella is comprised of 4 generators and generated 222.4 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Coachella |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Imperial Irrigation District |
| Location | Riverside County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 754.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 53.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,316 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,880 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,519 out of 1,564 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #320 out of 339 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 96.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 3.1% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Coachella
Coachella Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Coachella (6060) |
| Plant Address | 51-170 Shady Ln., Coachella, CA 92236 |
| Utility | Imperial Irrigation District (9216) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.6758, -116.1714 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Annual Generation | 754.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 96.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 3.1% |
| 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 | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Imperial Irrigation District (9216) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 92.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1973
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 23.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1973 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 18.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 18.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 18.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 18.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1973
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 23.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 19 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1973 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 19 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 3 Details Operating April 1974
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 23.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1974 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 18.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 20.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 18.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 20.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 1976
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 23.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 18 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1976 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 18 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 19.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 19.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 19.2 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Coachella Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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