PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/55538
EIA plant 55538
Escondido · San Diego · CA
Escondido Energy Center
Operated by Wellhead Services, Inc
Published location
Where is Escondido 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.
33.126100, -117.117200
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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 | 1,068 MWh |
| 2 | 724 MWh |
| 3 | 519 MWh |
| 4 | 441 MWh |
| 5 | 397 MWh |
| 6 | 611 MWh |
| 7 | 1,174 MWh |
| 8 | 1,020 MWh |
| 9 | 898 MWh |
| 10 | 941 MWh |
| 11 | 758 MWh |
| 12 | 832 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTG1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 54 | OP |
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EIA plant ID
55538
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Water source
Escondido Water Utility
Data edition
2024-final