Escondido Energy Center
1968 Don Lee Place, Escondido, CA 92029Plant Summary Information
Escondido Energy Center is ranked #199 out of 338 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Escondido Energy Center is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Escondido Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wellhead Services, Inc |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2014 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 12.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 126.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,550 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,521 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #781 out of 1,501 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #199 out of 338 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 2022) |
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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 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 12.1 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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