University of Rochester
390 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14627Plant Summary Information
University of Rochester is ranked #64 out of 116 natural gas power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
University of Rochester is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | University of Rochester |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | University of Rochester |
| Location | Monroe County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 32.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,446 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,258 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #168 out of 832 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #64 out of 116 New York Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for University of Rochester
University of Rochester Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | University of Rochester (58157) |
| Plant Address | 390 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14627 |
| Utility | University of Rochester (58107) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.12389, -77.62889 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2012 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2005 |
| Annual Generation | 32.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | 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 | Rochester Gas & Electric Corp (16183) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 11.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | ROCHESTER GAS AND ELEC CORP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator HP Details Operating October 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 17 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2005 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 16 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 17 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 17 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 17 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator LP Details Operating October 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2005 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 7 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 7 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
University of Rochester Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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