New Mexico State University
Box 30001, MSC 3545, Las Cruces, NM 88001Plant Summary Information
New Mexico State University is ranked #17 out of 19 natural gas power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
New Mexico State University is comprised of 1 generator and generated 7.5 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | New Mexico State University |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | New Mexico State University |
| Location | Doña Ana County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1996 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 31.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 449.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,694 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,244 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #68 out of 140 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 19 New Mexico Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | New Mexico State University (54975) |
| Plant Address | Box 30001, MSC 3545, Las Cruces, NM 88001 |
| Utility | New Mexico State University (21965) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.16482, -106.45128 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1996 |
| Annual Generation | 31.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 95-272-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | El Paso Electric Company (EPE) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | El Paso Electric Co (5701) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 01 Details Operating December 1996
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1996 |
| 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
New Mexico State University Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Copper | El Paso, TX | 51.9 GWh | 28.5 mi |
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| Hatch Solar Energy Center I, LLC | Hatch, NM | 11.5 GWh | 57.1 mi |
| Holloman Solar Facility | Holloman Air Force Ba, NM | 3.3 GWh | 56.7 mi |
| Milagro Solar I | Santa Teresa, NM | 58.5 GWh | 27.8 mi |
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| NMSU Solar and Storage | Las Cruces, NM | 7.8 GWh | 19.1 mi |
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| SunE EPE1 LLC | Chaparral, NM | 27.0 GWh | 11.1 mi |
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