Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant
850 Duane Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95054Plant Summary Information
Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant is ranked #42 out of 1,603 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 245.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Santa Clara - (CA) |
| Location | Santa Clara County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 771.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #919 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #480 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #42 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #31 out of 342 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant
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Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant (56026) |
| Plant Address | 850 Duane Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95054 |
| Utility | City of Santa Clara - (CA) (16655) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.3767, -121.9508 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2005 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2005 |
| Annual Generation | 771.3 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | City Reclaimed Water |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Santa Clara - (CA) (16655) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating March 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | DVR1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_DUANE_1_PL1X3-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | POD_DUANE_1_PL1X3-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2005 |
| 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 |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating March 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | DVR1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_DUANE_1_PL1X3-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | POD_DUANE_1_PL1X3-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2005 |
| 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 |
Generator STG Details Operating March 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | DVR1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_DUANE_1_PL1X3-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | POD_DUANE_1_PL1X3-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 47.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 47.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 13 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2005 |
| 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 |
Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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