Escondido Energy Center
1968 Don Lee Place, Escondido, CA 92029Plant Summary Information
Escondido Energy Center is ranked #207 out of 339 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Escondido Energy Center is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Escondido Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wellhead Services, Inc |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2014 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 9.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 103.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,254 out of 12,327 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,578 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #874 out of 1,567 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #207 out of 339 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operators |
Wellhead Services Inc (2013 to 2016) Wellhead Energy, LLC (2017 to 2019) Wellhead Services, Inc (2020 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Escondido Energy Center
Escondido Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Escondido Energy Center (55538) |
| Plant Address | 1968 Don Lee Place, Escondido, CA 92029 |
| Utility | Wellhead Services, Inc (20323) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.1261, -117.1172 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 9.4 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 00-124-000 |
| 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 | Escondido Water Utility |
| 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 CTG1 Details Operating January 2014
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 54 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 54 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Escondido Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| MMC Escondido LLC | 26 BroadwaySuite 907, New York, NY 10004 | 100.00% |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley | Escondido, CA | 4.2 GWh | 6.4 mi |
| CalPeak Power Enterprise Peaker Plant | Escondido, CA | 6.1 GWh | 0.3 mi |
| Carlsbad Energy Center | Carlsbad, CA | 274.5 GWh | 12.6 mi |
| Encina Water Pollution Control | Carlsbad, CA | 14.1 GWh | 11.8 mi |
| GEN005 Antibody Fuel Cell | Oceanside, CA | 20.6 GWh | 12 mi |
| Genentech-Oceanside Hybrid | Oceanside, CA | 3.6 GWh | 12.1 mi |
| Gilead Oceanside Solar Project | Oceanside, CA | 2.3 GWh | 12.4 mi |
| Goal Line LP | Escondido, CA | 10.9 GWh | 1.2 mi |
| Kilroy Solar | San Diego, CA | 6.2 GWh | 14.8 mi |
| Life Technologies Carlsbad | Carlsbad, CA | 8.6 GWh | 9.9 mi |
| NLP Granger | Valley Center, CA | 4.8 GWh | 10.5 mi |
| Palomar Energy | Escondido, CA | 1.1 TWh | 0.4 mi |
| San Diego - NCRC at Vista | Vista, CA | 2.9 GWh | 9.2 mi |
| SDCCD - Miramar | San Diego, CA | 1.6 GWh | 15.2 mi |
| SDCWA - Twin Oaks | San Marcos, CA | 1.3 GWh | 6.6 mi |
| Vallecitos Water District | San Marcos, CA | 3.2 GWh | 6.9 mi |
| Valley Center | Valley Center, CA | 4.7 GWh | 10.2 mi |
| Valley Center 1 | Valley Center, CA | 3.6 GWh | 10 mi |
| Valley Center 2 | Valley Center, CA | 11.4 GWh | 10 mi |
| Watkins Manufacturing Co. | San Diego, CA | 7.4 GWh | 7 mi |