Amherst College Co Gen
151 College Street, Amherst, MA 1002Plant Summary Information
Amherst College Co Gen is ranked #37 out of 41 natural gas power plants in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Amherst College Co Gen is comprised of 1 generator and generated 229.7 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Amherst College Co Gen |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Amherst College |
| Location | Hampshire County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,111 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,840 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #538 out of 573 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #37 out of 41 Massachusetts Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Amherst College Co Gen
Amherst College Co Gen Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Amherst College Co Gen (58185) |
| Plant Address | 151 College Street Amherst, MA 1002 |
| Utility | Amherst College (58152) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.37167, -72.51222 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2012 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2006 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Amherst Water Department |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | 4-County Electric Power Assn (6641) MS |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | BERKSHIRE GAS COMPANY THE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG Details Operating November 2006
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1.2 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Amherst College Co Gen Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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