NCSU Cates Cogeneration Plant
2815 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27695Plant Summary Information
NCSU Cates Cogeneration Plant is ranked #16 out of 27 natural gas power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
NCSU Cates Cogeneration Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 18.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | NCSU Cates Cogeneration Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NC State University, Energy Systems |
| Location | Wake County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 75.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,617 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #981 out of 2,220 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #90 out of 868 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 27 North Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 97.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.4% |
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Monthly Net Generation for NCSU Cates Cogeneration Plant
NCSU Cates Cogeneration Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | NCSU Cates Cogeneration Plant (61676) |
| Plant Address | 2815 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27695 |
| Utility | NC State University, Energy Systems (61292) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.78403, -78.6747 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2017 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 75.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 97.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.4% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | QF11-261-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Progress East (CPLE) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | DOMINION ENERGY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating August 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil / 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 | 4.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 4.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 5.2 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating August 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil / 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 | 4.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 4.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 5.2 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
NCSU Cates Cogeneration Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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