Mass Inst Tech Cntrl Utilities/Cogen Plt

59 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 2139

Plant Summary Information

Mass Inst Tech Cntrl Utilities/Cogen Plt is ranked #20 out of 598 power plants in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Mass Inst Tech Cntrl Utilities/Cogen Plt is comprised of 2 generators and generated 49.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameMass Inst Tech Cntrl Utilities/Cogen Plt
Utility NameMassachusetts Inst of Tech
LocationMiddlesex County, MA
Initial Operation DateJune 1995
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 204.5 GWh
Annual Consumption 3.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #2,303 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #738 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #20 out of 598 Massachusetts Power Plants
Ranked #12 out of 44 Massachusetts Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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Mass Inst Tech Cntrl Utilities/Cogen Plt Details

Summary Information
Plant NameMass Inst Tech Cntrl Utilities/Cogen Plt (54907)
Plant Address59 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 2139
UtilityMassachusetts Inst of Tech (11820)
Latitude, Longitude42.36099, -71.09388
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateJune 1995
Annual Generation 204.5 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusYes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number94-15-000
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionNPCC
Balancing AuthorityISO New England Inc. (ISNE)
NAICS CodeEducational Services (611)
Sector Commercial CHP (5)
Water SourceMunicipality
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerNSTAR Electric Company (54913) MA
Grid Voltage 13.80 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)NSTAR GAS COMPANY
Natural Gas StorageNo
Liquefied Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator GT200 Details Operating April 2021

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity21.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity17.7 MW
Winter Capacity20.7 MW
Minimum Load9 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 2021
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Startup SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas17.7 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas20.7 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil17.7 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil20.7 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator GT300 Details Operating April 2021

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity21.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity17.7 MW
Winter Capacity20.7 MW
Minimum Load9 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 2021
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Startup SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas17.7 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas20.7 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil17.7 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil20.7 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Mass Inst Tech Cntrl Utilities/Cogen Plt Plant Owners

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