MTSU Power Co-Gen Plant
729 Champion Way, Murfreesboro, TN 37132Plant Summary Information
MTSU Power Co-Gen Plant is ranked #49 out of 86 power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
MTSU Power Co-Gen Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 9.7 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | MTSU Power Co-Gen Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Middle Tennessee State University |
| Location | Rutherford County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1997 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 38.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 691.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,400 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,178 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #49 out of 86 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 15 Tennessee Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for MTSU Power Co-Gen Plant
MTSU Power Co-Gen Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | MTSU Power Co-Gen Plant (58179) |
| Plant Address | 729 Champion Way, Murfreesboro, TN 37132 |
| Utility | Middle Tennessee State University (58100) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.85139, -86.365 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2012 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1997 |
| Annual Generation | 38.8 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 | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Murfreesboro (13119) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT-01 Details Operating July 1997
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1997 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
MTSU Power Co-Gen Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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