PE Berkeley

Frank Schlessenger Way Oxford, Berkeley, CA 94720

Plant Summary Information

PE Berkeley is ranked #67 out of 346 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

PE Berkeley is comprised of 2 generators and generated 45.4 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.

Plant NamePE Berkeley
Utility NameBerkeley Cogeneration Facility
LocationAlameda County, CA
Initial Operation DateJune 1987
Last Update Oct 2024
Annual Generation 161.2 GWh
Annual Consumption 2.1 M MMBtu
Ranked #2,591 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #794 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #294 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #67 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas
Previous Operators Delta Power Services (2013 to 2014)
Olympus Power (2015 to 2016)
Berkeley Cogeneration Facility (2017 to 2023)

Map of PE Berkeley

Full Screen Map

Register Now for Comprehensive Access

Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for PE Berkeley.

Create Your Account Today

Monthly Net Generation for PE Berkeley

PE Berkeley Details

Summary Information
Plant NamePE Berkeley (50849)
Plant AddressFrank Schlessenger Way Oxford, Berkeley, CA 94720
UtilityBerkeley Cogeneration Facility (61261)
Latitude, Longitude37.87033, -122.26337
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Oct 2024
Initial Operation DateJune 1987
Annual Generation 161.2 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusYes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number84-496-000; 91-69-000
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeEducational Services (611)
Sector Commercial CHP (5)
Water SourceEast Bay MWD
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 12.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)Other - See pipeline notes.
Pipeline Name PACIFIC GAS
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 1987

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorYes
Nameplate Capacity23 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity22 MW
Winter Capacity23 MW
Minimum Load18 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 1987
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GEN2 Details Operating June 1987

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Duct BurnersYes
Nameplate Capacity5.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity2 MW
Winter Capacity4 MW
Minimum Load1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 1987
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Topping Or BottomingB
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

PE Berkeley Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
The Regents of the Univ. of California1111 Franklin Street, 7th Floor, Oakland, CA 94607Generator GEN1100.00%
The Regents of the Univ. of California1111 Franklin Street, 7th Floor, Oakland, CA 94607Generator GEN2100.00%

Power Plants with Similar Net Generation

Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Natural Gas.

RankPlant NamePlant LocationAnnual Generation
#784TecheBaldwin, LA170.6 GWh
#785Energy Shelby CountyNeoga, IL170.0 GWh
#786Celanese Acetate LLCNarrows, VA169.7 GWh
#787Chester OperationsChester, PA169.3 GWh
#788Los Angeles Refinery WilmingtonWilmington, CA385.3 GWh
#789RiverbayNew York, NY169.0 GWh
#790AshtabulaAshtabula, OH165.4 GWh
#791Solway CTSolway, MN163.4 GWh
#792Wallingford EnergyWallingford, CT161.3 GWh
#793Otsego Mill Power PlantOtsego, MI161.2 GWh
#795Paris (WI)Union Grove, WI160.2 GWh
#796Toray Plastic America's CHP PlantNorth Kingstown, RI157.3 GWh
#797LiebermanMooringsport, LA155.8 GWh
#798Smarr Energy CenterForsyth, GA155.7 GWh
#799North OmahaOmaha, NE1.0 TWh
#800Sarpy CountyBellevue, NE161.8 GWh
#801Marsh Landing Generating StationAntioch, CA154.6 GWh
#802Westrock Hodge (LA)Hodge, LA412.2 GWh
#803NIH Cogeneration FacilityBethesda, MD154.1 GWh
#804Glenwood LandingGlenwood Landing, NY154.4 GWh

Nearby Power Plants

Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding PE Berkeley.

Plant NamePlant LocationAnnual GenerationDistance
AlamedaAlameda, CA3.9 GWh5.8 mi
Bio-RadHercules, CA3.3 GWh10.5 mi
C&H Sugar PlantCrockett, CA38.5 GWh13.1 mi
CA Dept of Public Health at RichmondRichmond, CA3.8 GWh5.6 mi
Dynegy Oakland Power PlantOakland, CA6.6 GWh5.2 mi
KSR028 Merced Fuel CellSan Leandro, CA14.4 GWh12.5 mi
Marin Clean Energy Solar OneRichmond, CA19.9 GWh8.1 mi
Martinez RefiningMartinez, CA711.0 GWh13.1 mi
Nove Power PlantRichmond, CA35.0 MWh9.3 mi
One Market PlazaSan Francisco, CA993.0 MWh8.9 mi
Parnassus Central Utility PlantSan Francisco, CA68.4 GWh12.9 mi
Phillips 66 Carbon PlantRodeo, CA50.1 GWh10.3 mi
Phillips 66 Rodeo RefineryRodeo, CA291.0 GWh11.8 mi
Pixar - EmeryvilleEmeryville, CA7.1 GWh2.8 mi
Power Generation Station (PGS) 2Oakland, CA20.4 GWh3.6 mi
Preferred Freezer San LeandroSan Leandro, CA3.2 GWh12.6 mi
Richmond CogenRichmond, CA934.1 GWh8.5 mi
SF Southeast Cogen PlantSan Francisco, CA235.0 MWh11.5 mi
Transamerica PyramidSan Francisco, CA525.0 MWh9.2 mi
WWTP Power Generation StationOakland, CA26.2 GWh3.6 mi