Where is Gas Utilization Facility?

In San Diego County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Gas Utilization Facility?

6 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Gas Utilization Facility?

EIA-860M names City of San Diego - (CA) as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Gas Utilization Facility LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of San Diego - (CA) here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Gas Utilization Facility LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Gas Utilization Facility still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Gas Utilization Facility

Gas Utilization Facility is a 6 MW biomass power plant in San Diego County, California, operated by City of San Diego - (CA). EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service between 1985 and 2002.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 6.1 MW; 5.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1985–2002
EIA plant ID: 50492

Where it is

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County: San Diego County, California
Coordinates: 32.6792, -117.2467
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of San Diego - (CA)
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric, Other Waste Biomass
Status: Operating (2) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Biomass 5 MW, Hydro 2 MW. It is filed here under Biomass, the source with the most capacity.

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Gas Utilization Facility: FAQ

Where is Gas Utilization Facility?: In San Diego County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Gas Utilization Facility?: 6 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Gas Utilization Facility?: EIA-860M names City of San Diego - (CA) as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Gas Utilization Facility LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of San Diego - (CA) here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Gas Utilization Facility LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Gas Utilization Facility still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.