Yuba City Energy Center
875 North Walton Ave, Yuba City, CA 95993Plant Summary Information
Yuba City Energy Center is ranked #126 out of 316 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Yuba City Energy Center is comprised of 1 generator and generated 6.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Yuba City Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Calpine Corp-Yuba City |
| Location | Sutter County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 23.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 283.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,164 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,341 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #648 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #126 out of 316 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Yuba City Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Yuba City Energy Center (55813) |
| Plant Address | 875 North Walton Ave, Yuba City, CA 95993 |
| Utility | Calpine Corp-Yuba City (2867) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.1392, -121.6387 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2003 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 23.4 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 02-59-000 |
| 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating August 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 47.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 47 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2002 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Yuba City Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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