Watkins Manufacturing Co.
1280 Park Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92081Plant Summary Information
Watkins Manufacturing Co. is ranked #210 out of 316 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Watkins Manufacturing Co. is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.9 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Watkins Manufacturing Co. |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Watkins Manufacturing Corporation |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2001 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 7.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 106.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,138 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,621 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #931 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #210 out of 316 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Watkins Manufacturing Co.
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Watkins Manufacturing Co.
Watkins Manufacturing Co. Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Watkins Manufacturing Co. (57715) |
| Plant Address | 1280 Park Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92081 |
| Utility | Watkins Manufacturing Corporation (57034) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.14385, -117.23691 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2011 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2001 |
| Annual Generation | 7.6 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 | Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339) |
| Sector | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 50.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating November 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating November 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Watkins Manufacturing Co. Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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