El Cajon Energy Center
222 N. Johnson Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020Plant Summary Information
El Cajon Energy Center is ranked #136 out of 316 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
El Cajon Energy Center is comprised of 1 generator and generated 5.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | El Cajon Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wellhead Services, Inc |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2010 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 19.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 224.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,401 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,389 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #686 out of 1,607 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #136 out of 316 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
El Cajon Energy LLC (2013 to 2019) Wellhead Services, Inc (2020 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for El Cajon Energy Center
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El Cajon Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | El Cajon Energy Center (57001) |
| Plant Address | 222 N. Johnson Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020 |
| Utility | Wellhead Services, Inc (20323) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.79611, -116.97207 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2010 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2010 |
| Annual Generation | 19.8 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 | City |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
El Cajon Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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