Cornell University Central Heat
Route 366, Ithaca, NY 14853Plant Summary Information
Cornell University Central Heat is ranked #50 out of 832 power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cornell University Central Heat is comprised of 6 generators and generated 52.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Cornell University Central Heat |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Cornell University |
| Location | Tompkins County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 216.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,212 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #717 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #50 out of 832 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #30 out of 116 New York Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Cornell University Central Heat Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cornell University Central Heat (50368) |
| Plant Address | Route 366, Ithaca, NY 14853 |
| Utility | Cornell University (21508) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.4428, -76.4764 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 216.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | QF10-13-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator (NYIS) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Fall Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | New York State Elec & Gas Corp (13511) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | DOMINION TRANSMISSION INCORPORATED |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator TG2 Details Operating October 1988
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CT2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Zone C |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Zone C |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator TG1 Details Standby July 1988
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CT1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Zone C |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Zone C |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CT1 Details Operating December 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CT1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Zone C |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Zone C |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 12.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 14.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2009 |
| 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 | 1H |
| 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 | 12.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 14.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 12.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 14.5 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 |
Generator CT2 Details Operating December 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CT2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Zone C |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Zone C |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 12.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 14.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2009 |
| 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 | 1H |
| 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 | 12.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 14.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 12.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 14.5 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 |
Generator EDG1 Details Standby December 2009
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Zone C |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Zone C |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator EDG2 Details Standby December 2009
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Zone C |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Zone C |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | December 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Cornell University Central Heat Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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