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GAS POWER PLANTSUnited Cogen
United Cogen is a 31.0 MW retired gas power plant in San Mateo County, California, operated by United Cogen Inc.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingDec 1985 (completed)
- ClosedJan 2012 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 23 MW | Retired |
| G-2 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 8.0 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- United Cogen Inc
- Location
- San Mateo County, California
- Sector
- Commercial CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 31.0 MW
- First unit online
- Dec 1985
- EIA plant ID
- 50104
Location
37.6322, -122.3914
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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