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GAS POWER PLANTSLos Esteros Critical Energy Center
Los Esteros Critical Energy Center is a 306 MW operating gas power plant in Santa Clara County, California, operated by Los Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLC.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAG5 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 126 MW | |
| CTG1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 45 MW | |
| CTG2 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 45 MW | |
| CTG3 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 45 MW | |
| CTG4 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 45 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Los Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLC
- Location
- Santa Clara County, California
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 306 MW
- First unit online
- Feb 2003
- EIA plant ID
- 55748
Location
37.4250, -121.9319
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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