Univ of NC Chapel Hill Cogen Facility
501 West Cameron Avenue, Chapel Hill, NC 27599Plant Summary Information
Univ of NC Chapel Hill Cogen Facility is ranked #24 out of 30 natural gas power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Univ of NC Chapel Hill Cogen Facility is comprised of 3 generators and generated 10.2 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Univ of NC Chapel Hill Cogen Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | University of North Carolina |
| Location | Orange County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1991 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 45.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,981 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,336 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #102 out of 863 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 30 North Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 54.8% Bituminous Coal : 45.2% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Univ of NC Chapel Hill Cogen Facility
Univ of NC Chapel Hill Cogen Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Univ of NC Chapel Hill Cogen Facility (54276) |
| Plant Address | 501 West Cameron Avenue, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 |
| Utility | University of North Carolina (19541) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.9069, -79.0617 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1991 |
| Annual Generation | 45.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 54.8% Bituminous Coal : 45.2% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Orange Water & Sewer Authority |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PUBLIC SVC CO OF NORTH CAROLINA |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator TG3 Details Operating July 1991
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 28 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 28.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 28.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1991 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
| Other Combustion Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ES001 Details Standby October 2007
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | October 2007 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ES002 Details Standby October 2007
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | October 2007 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Univ of NC Chapel Hill Cogen Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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