Gilroy Power Plant

1400 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Gilroy, CA 95020

Plant Summary Information

Gilroy Power Plant is ranked #83 out of 353 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Gilroy Power Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 43.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.

Plant Name	Gilroy Power Plant
Utility Name	Calpine Gilroy Cogen LP
Location	Santa Clara County, CA
Initial Operation Date	October 1987
Last Update	Dec 2022
Annual Generation	87.8 GWh
Annual Consumption	816.1 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,273 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #949 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #361 out of 1,543 California Power Plants
Ranked #83 out of 353 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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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 2022
Initial Operation Date	October 1987
Annual Generation	87.8 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

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

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	85 MW
Winter Capacity	85 MW
Minimum Load	85 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

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	30 MW
Winter Capacity	35 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

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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