Sutter Energy Center

5029 South Township Road, Yuba City, CA 95993

Plant Summary Information

Sutter Energy Center is ranked #18 out of 1,603 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Sutter Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 560.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Sutter Energy Center
Utility Name	Calpine Corp-Sutter
Location	Sutter County, CA
Initial Operation Date	July 2001
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	1.8 TWh
Annual Consumption	14.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #550 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #339 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #18 out of 1,603 California Power Plants
Ranked #14 out of 342 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Sutter Energy Center (55112)
Plant Address	5029 South Township Road, Yuba City, CA 95993
Utility	Calpine Corp-Sutter (22650)
Latitude, Longitude	39.05314, -121.69587
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2002 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	July 2001
Annual Generation	1.8 TWh
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	Yes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number	01-24-000

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Air Cooled Condensor
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) CA
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	CPN PIPELINE COMPANY
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	212 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	168 MW
Winter Capacity	170 MW
Minimum Load	110 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 2001
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	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	212 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	168 MW
Winter Capacity	170 MW
Minimum Load	110 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	212 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	192 MW
Winter Capacity	207 MW
Minimum Load	55 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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