Gilroy Power Plant
1400 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Gilroy, CA 95020Plant Summary Information
Gilroy Power Plant is ranked #90 out of 342 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gilroy Power Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 11.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Gilroy Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Calpine Gilroy Cogen LP |
| Location | Santa Clara County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1987 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 44.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 406.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,237 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,128 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #511 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #90 out of 342 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Gilroy Power Plant
Gilroy Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Gilroy Power Plant (10034) |
| Plant Address | 1400 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Gilroy, CA 95020 |
| Utility | Calpine Gilroy Cogen LP (3028) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.0001, -121.5367 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 44.2 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP CHP (3) |
| 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 GEN1 Details Operating October 1987
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 90 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 72 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 81 MW |
| Minimum Load | 72 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1987 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating October 1987
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 29 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1987 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Gilroy Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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