PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/55748
EIA plant 55748
San Jose · Santa Clara · CA
Los Esteros Critical Energy Center
Operated by Los Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLC
Published location
Where is Los Esteros Critical 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.
37.425000, -121.931900
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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 | 24,090 MWh |
| 2 | 4,443 MWh |
| 3 | 1,412 MWh |
| 4 | 20,594 MWh |
| 5 | 23,097 MWh |
| 6 | 15,096 MWh |
| 7 | 46,244 MWh |
| 8 | 28,566 MWh |
| 9 | 28,707 MWh |
| 10 | 32,724 MWh |
| 11 | 8,345 MWh |
| 12 | 0 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAG5 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | NG | 126.1 | OP |
| CTG1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | NG | 45 | OP |
| CTG2 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | NG | 45 | OP |
| CTG3 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | NG | 45 | OP |
| CTG4 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | NG | 45 | OP |
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Identity, technology and limitations
EIA plant ID
55748
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Water source
Municipality
Data edition
2024-final