Municipal Cogen Plant
205 N. El Cielo, Palm Springs, CA 92263Plant Summary Information
Municipal Cogen Plant is ranked #263 out of 339 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Municipal Cogen Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 752.0 MWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Municipal Cogen Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Palm Springs City of |
| Location | Riverside County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1985 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 7.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 77.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,064 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,666 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #969 out of 1,564 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #263 out of 339 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Municipal Cogen Plant
Municipal Cogen Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Municipal Cogen Plant (50674) |
| Plant Address | 205 N. El Cielo, Palm Springs, CA 92263 |
| Utility | Palm Springs City of (14395) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.8247, -116.5106 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 7.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 84-25-000 |
| 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 | Public Administration (92) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Desert Water Agency |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1A Details Operating November 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
Municipal Cogen Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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