Cornell University Central Heat

Route 366, Ithaca, NY 14853

Plant Summary Information

Cornell University Central Heat is ranked #32 out of 114 natural gas power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Cornell University Central Heat is comprised of 6 generators and generated 53.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Cornell University Central Heat
Utility Name	Cornell University - CHP
Location	Tompkins County, NY
Initial Operation Date	July 1988
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	229.8 GWh
Annual Consumption	3.0 M MMBtu
Ranked #2,369 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #716 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #55 out of 1,045 New York Power Plants
Ranked #32 out of 114 New York Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas
Previous Operator	Cornell University (2013 to 2024) Cornell University - CHP (2025 to 2025)

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Cornell University Central Heat Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Cornell University Central Heat (50368)
Plant Address	Route 366, Ithaca, NY 14853
Utility	Cornell University - CHP (21508)
Latitude, Longitude	42.4428, -76.4764
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	July 1988
Annual Generation	229.8 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	QF10-13-000
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	NPCC
Balancing Authority	New York Independent System Operator (NYIS)
NAICS Code	Educational Services (611)
Sector	Commercial CHP (5)
Water Source	Fall Creek
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	New York State Elec & Gas Corp (13511) NY
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	DOMINION TRANSMISSION INCORPORATED
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator TG2 Details Operating October 1988

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CT2
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	Zone C
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	Zone C
Nameplate Capacity	5.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	5.3 MW
Winter Capacity	5.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1988
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Topping Or Bottoming	B
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Subcritical Technology	No
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator TG1 Details Standby July 1988

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CT1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	Zone C
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	Zone C
Nameplate Capacity	1.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1 MW
Winter Capacity	1.8 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	July 1988
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Topping Or Bottoming	B
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Subcritical Technology	No
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator CT1 Details Operating December 2009

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CT1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	Zone C
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	Zone C
Nameplate Capacity	15 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	12.3 MW
Winter Capacity	14.5 MW
Minimum Load	8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2009
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	12.3 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	14.5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	12.3 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	14.5 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

Generator CT2 Details Operating December 2009

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CT2
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	Zone C
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	Zone C
Nameplate Capacity	15 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	12.3 MW
Winter Capacity	14.5 MW
Minimum Load	8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2009
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	12.3 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	14.5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	12.3 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	14.5 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

Generator EDG1 Details Standby December 2009

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	Zone C
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	Zone C
Nameplate Capacity	1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.9 MW
Winter Capacity	1 MW
Minimum Load	0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	December 2009
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator EDG2 Details Standby December 2009

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	Zone C
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	Zone C
Nameplate Capacity	1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.9 MW
Winter Capacity	1 MW
Minimum Load	0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	December 2009
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Cornell University Central Heat Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
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