Pio Pico Energy Center
7363 Calzada de la Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154Plant Summary Information
Pio Pico Energy Center is ranked #84 out of 316 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Pio Pico Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 12.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Pio Pico Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pio Pico Energy Center LLC |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 46.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 487.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,313 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,117 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #490 out of 1,607 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #84 out of 316 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Pio Pico Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Pio Pico Energy Center (57555) |
| Plant Address | 7363 Calzada de la Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154 |
| Utility | Pio Pico Energy Center LLC (56895) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.57389, -116.91778 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2016 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 46.9 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 | Otay Water District |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating November 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PIOPICO1_7_N001 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PIOPICO1_7_N001 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 131.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 106 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 111.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2016 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating November 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PIOPICO2_7_N001 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PIOPICO2_7_N001 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 131.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 106 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 112.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2016 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CTG3 Details Operating November 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PIOPICO3_7_N001 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PIOPICO3_7_N001 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 131.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 106 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 112 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2016 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Pio Pico Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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