Gianera
2339 Gianera Street, Santa Clara, CA 95054Plant Summary Information
Gianera is ranked #156 out of 316 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gianera is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Gianera |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Santa Clara - (CA) |
| Location | Santa Clara County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 15.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 236.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,688 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,465 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #740 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #156 out of 316 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Gianera
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Gianera Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Gianera (7231) |
| Plant Address | 2339 Gianera Street, Santa Clara, CA 95054 |
| Utility | City of Santa Clara - (CA) (16655) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.401, -121.96867 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 15.1 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality Water |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Santa Clara - (CA) (16655) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1986
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CSCGNRA2_7_N101 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CSCGNRA2_7_N101 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 32.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 24.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 24.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 24.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 24.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 24.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 24.8 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1987
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CSCGNRA1_7_N101 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CSCGNRA1_7_N101 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 32.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 24.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 24.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 24.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 24.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 24.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 24.8 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Gianera Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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