Life Technologies Carlsbad
5781 Van Alley Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008Plant Summary Information
Life Technologies Carlsbad is ranked #237 out of 338 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Life Technologies Carlsbad is comprised of 1 generator and generated 7.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Life Technologies Carlsbad |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Bloom Energy |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 7.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 58.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,811 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,619 out of 2,187 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #918 out of 1,487 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #237 out of 338 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Life Technologies Carlsbad
Life Technologies Carlsbad Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Life Technologies Carlsbad (58302) |
| Plant Address | 5781 Van Alley Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 |
| Utility | Bloom Energy (57128) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.13722, -117.28694 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2012 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 7.6 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 Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 0.48 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator LFT Details Operating August 2012
| Technology | Other Natural Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Fuel Cell |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2012 |
|---|---|
| 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 | OVER |
Life Technologies Carlsbad Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Life Technologies Corporation | 5791 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 | 100.00% |
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