California Institute of Technology

1200 S California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91125

Plant Summary Information

California Institute of Technology is ranked #86 out of 338 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

California Institute of Technology is comprised of 2 generators and generated 6.5 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.

Plant NameCalifornia Institute of Technology
Utility NameCalifornia Institute-Technology
LocationLos Angeles County, CA
Initial Operation DateAugust 2003
Last Update Mar 2025
Annual Generation 58.7 GWh
Annual Consumption 1.0 M MMBtu
Ranked #3,768 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,030 out of 2,187 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #435 out of 1,487 California Power Plants
Ranked #86 out of 338 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas
Previous Operator California Institute-Technolgy (2013 to 2016)
California Institute-Technology (2017 to 2023)

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Monthly Net Generation for California Institute of Technology

California Institute of Technology Details

Summary Information
Plant NameCalifornia Institute of Technology (10262)
Plant Address1200 S California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91125
UtilityCalifornia Institute-Technology (2848)
Latitude, Longitude34.13847, -118.1256
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Mar 2025
Initial Operation DateAugust 2003
Annual Generation 58.7 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusYes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number86-1013-000
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeEducational Services (611)
Sector Commercial CHP (5)
Water SourceMunicipality
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerCity of Pasadena - (CA) (14534) CA
Grid Voltage 17.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator GEN7 Details OA October 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Duct BurnersNo
Nameplate Capacity2.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity2.1 MW
Winter Capacity2.1 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOA
First Operation DateOctober 2003
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

Generator GEN6 Details OA August 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity10.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity9 MW
Winter Capacity9.9 MW
Minimum Load9 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOA
First Operation DateAugust 2003
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

California Institute of Technology Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
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