New York University Central Plant
251 Mercer Street, New York, NY 10012Plant Summary Information
New York University Central Plant is ranked #49 out of 114 natural gas power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
New York University Central Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 18.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | New York University Central Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | New York University |
| Location | New York County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1984 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 78.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 941.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,769 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #980 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #103 out of 1,045 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #49 out of 114 New York Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 96.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 3.5% |
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New York University Central Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | New York University Central Plant (54808) |
| Plant Address | 251 Mercer Street, New York, NY 10012 |
| Utility | New York University (13491) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.7899, -73.9233 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1984 |
| Annual Generation | 78.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 96.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 3.5% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 93-143-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator (NYIS) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc (4226) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CONSOLIDATED EDISON NEW YORK INC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating December 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | 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 | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 5.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 5.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
Generator GT2 Details Operating December 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | 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 | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 5.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 5.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
Generator DE1 Details Operating September 2025
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Uprate Or Derate Completed | September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
New York University Central Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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