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GAS POWER PLANTSEncina
Encina is a 1,000 MW retired gas power plant in San Diego County, California, operated by NRG Cabrillo Power Ops Inc.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingNov 1954 (completed)
- ClosedDec 2018 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 346 MW | Retired |
| 4 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 306 MW | Retired |
| 2 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 110 MW | Retired |
| 3 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 110 MW | Retired |
| ST1 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 110 MW | Retired |
| GT1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 18 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- NRG Cabrillo Power Ops Inc
- Location
- San Diego County, California
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 1,000 MW
- First unit online
- Nov 1954
- EIA plant ID
- 302
Location
33.1361, -117.3364
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem