Central Energy Plant USU
910 North 900 East, Logan, UT 84322Plant Summary Information
Central Energy Plant USU is ranked #13 out of 23 natural gas power plants in Utah in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Central Energy Plant USU is comprised of 1 generator and generated 8.6 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Central Energy Plant USU |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Utah State University |
| Location | Cache County, UT |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2004 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 29.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 480.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,782 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,254 out of 2,179 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #59 out of 121 Utah Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 23 Utah Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Central Energy Plant USU Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Central Energy Plant USU (58139) |
| Plant Address | 910 North 900 East, Logan, UT 84322 |
| Utility | Utah State University (19663) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.74861, -111.81167 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2012 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2004 |
| Annual Generation | 29.9 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - East (PACE) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Logan - (UT) (11135) UT |
| Grid Voltage | 12.46 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | QUESTAR GAS COMPANY |
| Pipeline Name | QUESTAR P L CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator TURBI Details Operating August 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.975 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2004 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| 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 | 4.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 4.6 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 4.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 4.6 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
Central Energy Plant USU Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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