Bucknell University
1225 River Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837Plant Summary Information
Bucknell University is ranked #47 out of 79 natural gas power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bucknell University is comprised of 2 generators and generated 11.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Bucknell University |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Bucknell University |
| Location | Union County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1991 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 43.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 650.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,294 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,142 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #113 out of 243 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #47 out of 79 Pennsylvania Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.7% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bucknell University
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Bucknell University
Bucknell University Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bucknell University (54333) |
| Plant Address | 1225 River Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837 |
| Utility | Bucknell University (2468) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.95502, -76.87884 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1991 |
| Annual Generation | 43.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.7% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 97-104-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Citizens Electric Co - (PA) (3597) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | UGI CENTRAL PENN GAS INC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator G502 Details Operating October 1991
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1991 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 0.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 0.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1.2 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator G001 Details Operating June 1998
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Citizens |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Citizens |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1998 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 4.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 4.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 5.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Bucknell University Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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