Solano County Cogen Plant
501 Delaware St, Fairfield, CA 94533Plant Summary Information
Solano County Cogen Plant is ranked #203 out of 316 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Solano County Cogen Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 2.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Solano County Cogen Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Solano County - (CA) |
| Location | Solano County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 7.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 141.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,031 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,611 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #920 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #203 out of 316 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
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Solano County Cogen Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Solano County Cogen Plant (50985) |
| Plant Address | 501 Delaware St, Fairfield, CA 94533 |
| Utility | Solano County - (CA) (17711) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.2494, -122.0394 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 7.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 86-531-000 |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 21.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 3163 Details Operating June 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1989 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3164 Details Operating June 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1989 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3165 Details Operating December 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2004 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Solano County Cogen Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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