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GAS POWER PLANTSPalomar Energy
Palomar Energy is a 559 MW operating gas power plant in San Diego County, California, operated by San Diego Gas & Electric Co.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| STG | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 229 MW | |
| CTG1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 165 MW | |
| CTG2 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 165 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- San Diego Gas & Electric Co
- Location
- San Diego County, California
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 559 MW
- First unit online
- Oct 2005
- EIA plant ID
- 55985
Location
33.1197, -117.1178
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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