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109.7 MW Natural Gas standby in Los Angeles, CA — Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
109.7 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Technology
1959
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.1767, -118.3146
County
Los Angeles, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | City of Burbank Water and Power - (CA) | City of Burbank Water and Power | — |
| Owner(s) | City of Burbank Water and Power | City of Burbank Water and Power | — |
| Status | Standby | — | — |
The Olive power plant is a natural gas-fired facility located in Los Angeles County, California. It has a total capacity of 109.7 MW and is owned and operated by the City of Burbank Water and Power. The plant began operating in 1959 and utilizes natural gas steam turbine technology across its two generators.
Olive operates within the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. In terms of size, Olive ranks as the 73rd largest power plant in California out of 76 plants, and 913th nationally out of 945 plants. Public information indicates that the plant has been mentioned in 10 news articles, with a majority of the coverage pertaining to regulatory matters.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
California (non-ISO)
Market
WEIM Participant
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
0 MWh
Latest Month
0 MWh
Annual Generation
0.0%
Capacity Factor
2013
$965/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $105.9M
This plant's balancing authority participates in CAISO's Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM). Direct nodal pricing data is not yet available.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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ask pi about OliveLos Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP)
Grid Voltage
69.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
Electric Utility