Rice University

6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005

Plant Summary Information

Rice University is ranked #171 out of 304 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Rice University is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameRice University
Utility NameRice University
LocationHarris County, TX
Initial Operation DateJanuary 1986
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 18.6 GWh
Annual Consumption 372.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,167 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,419 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #535 out of 758 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #171 out of 304 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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Monthly Net Generation for Rice University

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Rice University Details

Summary Information
Plant NameRice University (50054)
Plant Address6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005
UtilityRice University (15941)
Latitude, Longitude29.72105, -95.39536
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateJanuary 1986
Annual Generation 18.6 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusYes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number85-201-000, 88-291-000
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionTRE
Balancing AuthorityElectric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO)
NAICS CodeEducational Services (611)
Sector Commercial CHP (5)
Water SourceCity Of Houston
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerCenterPoint Energy (8901) TX
Grid Voltage 15.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)CENTERPOINT ENERGY
Pipeline Name Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below.
Pipeline Notesfor plant that receive natural gas only
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator GEN1 Details Standby January 1986

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.98
Summer Capacity3.1 MW
Winter Capacity2.8 MW
Minimum Load2.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusStandby
Synchronized To Transmission GridNo
First Operation DateJanuary 1986
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
Fluidized Bed TechnologyNo
Pulverized Coal TechnologyNo
Other Combustion TechnologyNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GEN2 Details Operating February 1989

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.98
Summer Capacity3.8 MW
Winter Capacity3.8 MW
Minimum Load3.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 1989
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

Rice University Plant Owners

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