NCSU CCUP Cogeneration Plant
830 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC 27695Plant Summary Information
NCSU CCUP Cogeneration Plant is ranked #24 out of 27 natural gas power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
NCSU CCUP Cogeneration Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 6.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | NCSU CCUP Cogeneration Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NC State University, Energy Systems |
| Location | Wake County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2019 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 28.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 614.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,918 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,301 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #137 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 27 North Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 95.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 4.3% |
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Monthly Net Generation for NCSU CCUP Cogeneration Plant
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NCSU CCUP Cogeneration Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | NCSU CCUP Cogeneration Plant (61675) |
| Plant Address | 830 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC 27695 |
| Utility | NC State University, Energy Systems (61292) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.77558, -78.67372 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2019 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 28.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 95.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 4.3% |
| 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 | Duke Energy Progress East (CPLE) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Municipal |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 23.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | DOMINION ENERGY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating February 2019
| 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 | 5.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2019 |
| 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 | 5.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.6 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 5.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 5.6 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator STG Details Operating February 2019
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Waste Heat |
| 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 |
NCSU CCUP Cogeneration Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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