Gilroy Peaking Energy Center
1400 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Gilroy, CA 95020Plant Summary Information
Gilroy Peaking Energy Center is ranked #138 out of 339 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gilroy Peaking Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 6.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Gilroy Peaking Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Calpine Gilroy Cogen LP |
| Location | Santa Clara County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2001 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 23.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 253.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,978 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,325 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #664 out of 1,564 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #138 out of 339 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Gilroy Peaking Energy Center
Gilroy Peaking Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Gilroy Peaking Energy Center (55810) |
| Plant Address | 1400 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Gilroy, CA 95020 |
| Utility | Calpine Gilroy Cogen LP (3028) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.999, -121.5363 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2002 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2001 |
| Annual Generation | 23.3 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 | 01-287-000 |
| 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 | Reclaimed SCWRA water |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator S3 Details Operating November 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 48 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 48 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2001 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator S4 Details Operating November 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 48 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 48 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2001 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator S5 Details Operating February 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 48 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 48 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2002 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Gilroy Peaking Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilroy Energy Center LLC | 5975 Lambie Road, Suisun, CA 94585 | Generator S3 | 100.00% |
| Gilroy Energy Center LLC | 5975 Lambie Road, Suisun, CA 94585 | Generator S4 | 100.00% |
| Gilroy Energy Center LLC | 5975 Lambie Road, Suisun, CA 94585 | Generator S5 | 100.00% |
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