CSUF Trigeneration
800 N St. College, Fullerton, CA 92831Plant Summary Information
CSUF Trigeneration is ranked #116 out of 342 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
CSUF Trigeneration generated 8.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | CSUF Trigeneration |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | California State University at Fullerton |
| Location | Orange County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2010 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 36.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 379.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,528 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,259 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #565 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #116 out of 342 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 82.3% Solar : 17.7% |
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CSUF Trigeneration Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | CSUF Trigeneration (58169) |
| Plant Address | 800 N St. College, Fullerton, CA 92831 |
| Utility | California State University at Fullerton (58104) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.88064, -117.88656 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2012 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2010 |
| Annual Generation | 36.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 82.3% Solar : 17.7% |
| 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 | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 66.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.97 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2010 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator CPAC Details Operating January 2012
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2012 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 10 |
| DC Net Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator KHS Details Operating January 2012
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2012 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 10 |
| DC Net Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator PS4 Details Operating January 2012
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2012 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 10 |
| DC Net Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator NPS Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 10 |
| DC Net Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator SCPS Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 10 |
| DC Net Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator PS5 Details Operating July 2020
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2020 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 10 |
| DC Net Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
CSUF Trigeneration Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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