Fairfield University CHP Plant
1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 6824Plant Summary Information
Fairfield University CHP Plant is ranked #45 out of 161 power plants in Connecticut in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fairfield University CHP Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 6.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Fairfield University CHP Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Fairfield University |
| Location | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2007 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 26.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 272.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,919 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,304 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #45 out of 161 Connecticut Power Plants | |
| Ranked #27 out of 53 Connecticut Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fairfield University CHP Plant
Fairfield University CHP Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fairfield University CHP Plant (56928) |
| Plant Address | 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 6824 |
| Utility | Fairfield University (56143) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.1589, -73.2572 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2008 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2007 |
| Annual Generation | 26.1 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 | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | United Illuminating Co (19497) CT |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CHP1 Details Operating October 2007
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 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 |
| 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 |
Fairfield University CHP Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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