PE Berkeley
Frank Schlessenger Way Oxford, Berkeley, CA 94720Plant Summary Information
PE Berkeley is ranked #66 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 41.2 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | PE Berkeley |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Berkeley Cogeneration Facility |
| Location | Alameda County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1987 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 158.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,646 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #798 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #295 out of 1,578 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #66 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) |
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Monthly Net Generation for PE Berkeley
PE Berkeley Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | PE Berkeley (50849) |
| Plant Address | Frank Schlessenger Way Oxford, Berkeley, CA 94720 |
| Utility | Berkeley Cogeneration Facility (61261) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.87033, -122.26337 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 158.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 84-496-000; 91-69-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | East Bay MWD |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 1987
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 23 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 22 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 23 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1987 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| 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 GEN2 Details Operating June 1987
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1987 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
PE Berkeley Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the Univ. of California | 1111 Franklin Street, 7th Floor, Oakland, CA 94607 | Generator GEN1 | 100.00% |
| The Regents of the Univ. of California | 1111 Franklin Street, 7th Floor, Oakland, CA 94607 | Generator GEN2 | 100.00% |
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