Cosumnes Power Plant
Twin Cities Rd., Herald, CA 95638Plant Summary Information
Cosumnes Power Plant is ranked #6 out of 1,641 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cosumnes Power Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.0 TWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Cosumnes Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist |
| Location | Sacramento County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2006 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 3.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 24.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #382 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #224 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 317 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.9% Other Biomass Gas : 1.1% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cosumnes Power Plant
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Cosumnes Power Plant
Cosumnes Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cosumnes Power Plant (55970) |
| Plant Address | Twin Cities Rd., Herald, CA 95638 |
| Utility | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist (16534) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.33848, -121.12398 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2006 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2006 |
| Annual Generation | 3.1 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.9% Other Biomass Gas : 1.1% |
| 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 | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Folsom South |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist (16534) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 2006
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CCC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 190 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 171 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 178.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 160 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating February 2006
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CCC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 196.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 185 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 202 MW |
| Minimum Load | 160 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2006 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
Generator 3 Details Operating February 2006
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CCC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 170 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 189 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 201 MW |
| Minimum Load | 160 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Cosumnes Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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