Ellwood
30 Las Armas Rd., Goleta, CA 93117Plant Summary Information
Ellwood is ranked #311 out of 317 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ellwood is comprised of 1 generator and generated 81.9 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Ellwood |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ellwood Power, LLC |
| Location | Santa Barbara County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1974 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 305.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 8.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,610 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,021 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,621 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #311 out of 317 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operators |
NRG California South LP (2013 to 2017) GenOn California South, LP (2018 to 2019) Ellwood Power, LLC (2020 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ellwood
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Ellwood
Ellwood Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ellwood (8076) |
| Plant Address | 30 Las Armas Rd., Goleta, CA 93117 |
| Utility | Ellwood Power, LLC (63844) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.43142, -119.90006 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1974 |
| Annual Generation | 305.0 MWh |
| 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 98-24-000 |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 66.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 01 Details Operating August 1974
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | GOLETA_6_ELLWOD |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | GOLETA_6_N100 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 58 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 54 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 54 MW |
| Minimum Load | 54 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1974 |
| Planned Retirement | January 2040 |
| 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 |
Ellwood Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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