Central Heating Plant
200 Mullins Way, Amherst, MA 1003Plant Summary Information
Central Heating Plant is ranked #27 out of 629 power plants in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Central Heating Plant is comprised of 5 generators and generated 30.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Central Heating Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | University of Massachusetts Amherst |
| Location | Hampshire County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2007 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 104.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,355 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #902 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 629 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #19 out of 44 Massachusetts Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.5% |
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Central Heating Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Central Heating Plant (68493) |
| Plant Address | 200 Mullins Way, Amherst, MA 1003 |
| Utility | University of Massachusetts Amherst (66866) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.39008, -72.53714 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2007 |
| Annual Generation | 104.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.5% |
| 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 | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | () |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | BERKSHIRE GAS COMPANY THE |
| Natural Gas Storage | Yes |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | Yes |
Generator CTG Details Operating October 2007
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| 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 | 10 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 11.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 9 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 10 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator STG2 Details Operating October 2007
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| 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 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 4 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 4 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator STG1 Details Operating April 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| 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 | 2.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 2.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 2.1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator BAT1 Details Operating January 2019
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 1.3 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 1.3 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 1.3 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 1 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Arbitrage | P |
| System Peak Shaving | Yes |
| Load Management | Yes |
| Backup Power | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | No |
| Support T D Asset | Yes |
Generator BAT2 Details Operating January 2022
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 2 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 2 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 2 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 1 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Arbitrage | P |
| System Peak Shaving | Yes |
| Load Management | Yes |
| Backup Power | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | No |
| Support T D Asset | Yes |
Central Heating Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | 300 Massachusetts Ave, Amherst, MA 1003 | Generator BAT1 | 50.00% |
| Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance | 1 Ashburton Place 15th Flr, Boston, MA 2108 | Generator BAT1 | 50.00% |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | 300 Massachusetts Ave, Amherst, MA 1003 | Generator BAT2 | 50.00% |
| Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance | 1 Ashburton Place 15th Flr, Boston, MA 2108 | Generator BAT2 | 50.00% |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | 300 Massachusetts Ave, Amherst, MA 1003 | Generator CTG | 50.00% |
| Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance | 1 Ashburton Place 15th Flr, Boston, MA 2108 | Generator CTG | 50.00% |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | 300 Massachusetts Ave, Amherst, MA 1003 | Generator STG1 | 50.00% |
| Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance | 1 Ashburton Place 15th Flr, Boston, MA 2108 | Generator STG1 | 50.00% |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | 300 Massachusetts Ave, Amherst, MA 1003 | Generator STG2 | 50.00% |
| Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance | 1 Ashburton Place 15th Flr, Boston, MA 2108 | Generator STG2 | 50.00% |
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