University of Tennessee Steam Plant
1617 Lake Loudon Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37996Plant Summary Information
University of Tennessee Steam Plant is ranked #14 out of 16 natural gas power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
University of Tennessee Steam Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 12.3 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | University of Tennessee Steam Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | University of Tennessee |
| Location | Knox County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1996 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 36.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 433.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,196 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,200 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #51 out of 82 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 16 Tennessee Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for University of Tennessee Steam Plant
University of Tennessee Steam Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | University of Tennessee Steam Plant (55036) |
| Plant Address | 1617 Lake Loudon Boulevard Knoxville, TN 37996 |
| Utility | University of Tennessee (21466) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.94921, -83.92607 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1996 |
| Annual Generation | 36.7 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 | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Knoxville Utilities Board (10421) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 1996
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1996 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
University of Tennessee Steam Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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