California Institute of Technology
1200 S California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91125Plant Summary Information
California Institute of Technology is ranked #69 out of 317 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 20.7 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | California Institute of Technology |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | California Institute-Technology |
| Location | Los Angeles County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2003 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 80.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,806 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #973 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #379 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #69 out of 317 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
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Monthly Net Generation for California Institute of Technology
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | California Institute of Technology (10262) |
| Plant Address | 1200 S California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91125 |
| Utility | California Institute-Technology (2848) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.13847, -118.1256 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 80.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 86-1013-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Pasadena - (CA) (14534) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 17.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN7 Details Operating October 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2003 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN6 Details Operating August 2003
| 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 | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2003 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
California Institute of Technology Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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