PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/55217
EIA plant 55217
Pittsburg · Contra Costa · CA
Los Medanos Energy Center
Operated by Los Medanos Energy Center LLC
Published location
Where is Los Medanos Energy Center?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
38.030071, -121.873004
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 365,693 MWh |
| 2 | 307,252 MWh |
| 3 | 297,746 MWh |
| 4 | 96,209 MWh |
| 5 | 183,464 MWh |
| 6 | 252,729 MWh |
| 7 | 307,816 MWh |
| 8 | 303,925 MWh |
| 9 | 260,562 MWh |
| 10 | 306,504 MWh |
| 11 | 205,153 MWh |
| 12 | 354,369 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STG3 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | NG | 280.5 | OP |
| CTG1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | NG | 198.9 | OP |
| CTG2 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | NG | 198.9 | OP |
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Identity, technology and limitations
EIA plant ID
55217
Sector
IPP CHP
Water source
Delta Diablo Sanitation Dist
Data edition
2024-final