SPA Cogen 3

Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95824

Plant Summary Information

SPA Cogen 3 is ranked #38 out of 339 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

SPA Cogen 3 is comprised of 2 generators and generated 50.4 GWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.

Plant NameSPA Cogen 3
Utility NameSacramento Municipal Util Dist
LocationSacramento County, CA
Initial Operation DateDecember 1997
Last Update Apr 2025
Annual Generation 563.4 GWh
Annual Consumption 5.3 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,191 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #544 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #68 out of 1,566 California Power Plants
Ranked #38 out of 339 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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SPA Cogen 3 Details

Summary Information
Plant NameSPA Cogen 3 (7552)
Plant AddressFreeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95824
UtilitySacramento Municipal Util Dist (16534)
Latitude, Longitude38.511, -121.4735
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Apr 2025
Initial Operation DateDecember 1997
Annual Generation 563.4 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityBalancing Authority of Northern California (BANC)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceSacramento City Water
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerSacramento Municipal Util Dist (16534) CA
Grid Voltage 230.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name PACIFIC GAS
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator CCCT Details Operating December 1997

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCCC1
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorYes
Nameplate Capacity118.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity119 MW
Winter Capacity111 MW
Minimum Load55 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 1997
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CCST Details Operating December 1997

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeCCC1
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Duct BurnersYes
Nameplate Capacity55.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity59 MW
Winter Capacity53 MW
Minimum Load36 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 1997
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

SPA Cogen 3 Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
Sacramenta Power AuthorityPO Box 15830, Sacramento, CA 95852Generator CCCT100.00%
Sacramenta Power AuthorityPO Box 15830, Sacramento, CA 95852Generator CCST100.00%

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