New York University Central Plant

251 Mercer Street, New York, NY 10012

Plant Summary Information

New York University Central Plant is ranked #43 out of 116 natural gas power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

New York University Central Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 16.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	New York University Central Plant
Utility Name	New York University
Location	New York County, NY
Initial Operation Date	January 1984
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	74.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	901.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,511 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #999 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #104 out of 832 New York Power Plants
Ranked #43 out of 116 New York Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 92.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 7.5%

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New York University Central Plant Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	New York University Central Plant (54808)
Plant Address	251 Mercer Street, New York, NY 10012
Utility	New York University (13491)
Latitude, Longitude	40.7899, -73.9233
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	January 1984
Annual Generation	74.2 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 92.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 7.5%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	93-143-000
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	Municipality
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc (4226) NY
Grid Voltage	13.20 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	CONSOLIDATED EDISON NEW YORK INC
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator T1 Details OA January 1984

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	2.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	1.8 MW
Winter Capacity	1.8 MW
Minimum Load	0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	OA
First Operation Date	January 1984
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator GT1 Details Operating December 2010

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	5.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	5.5 MW
Winter Capacity	5.5 MW
Minimum Load	3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2010
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
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	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / DFO
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	5.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	5.5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	5.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	5.5 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Storage Limits	Yes

Generator GT2 Details Operating December 2010

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	5.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	5.5 MW
Winter Capacity	5.5 MW
Minimum Load	3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2010
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
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	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / DFO
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	5.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	5.5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	5.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	5.5 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Storage Limits	Yes

New York University Central Plant Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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