Gas Utilization Facility
1902 Gatchell Road, San Diego, CA 92106Plant Summary Information
Gas Utilization Facility is ranked #10 out of 72 other biomass gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gas Utilization Facility is comprised of 3 generators and generated 7.9 GWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.
| Plant Name | Gas Utilization Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of San Diego |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1985 |
| Last Update | Apr 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 31.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 358.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,582 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #10 out of 72 Other Biomass Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #593 out of 1,566 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 38 California Other Biomass Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Gas Utilization Facility
Gas Utilization Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Gas Utilization Facility (50492) |
| Plant Address | 1902 Gatchell Road, San Diego, CA 92106 |
| Utility | City of San Diego (16764) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.67917, -117.2467 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Apr 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 31.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 82-155-000; '01-89-000 |
| 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 | Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Treated Waste Water |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 15.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1985
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1985
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Out of Service May 2002
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Gas Utilization Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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