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GAS POWER PLANTSGilroy Peaking Energy Center
Gilroy Peaking Energy Center is a 144 MW operating gas power plant in Santa Clara County, California, operated by Calpine Gilroy Cogen LP.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 48 MW | |
| S4 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 48 MW | |
| S5 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 48 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Calpine Gilroy Cogen LP
- Location
- Santa Clara County, California
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 144 MW
- First unit online
- Nov 2001
- EIA plant ID
- 55810
Location
36.9990, -121.5363
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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