NIH Cogeneration Facility
9000 Rockville Pike Bldg 11A, Bethesda, MD 20892Plant Summary Information
NIH Cogeneration Facility is ranked #21 out of 232 power plants in Maryland in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
NIH Cogeneration Facility is comprised of 1 generator and generated 45.8 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | NIH Cogeneration Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | National Institutes of Health |
| Location | Montgomery County, MD |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2004 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 123.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,323 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #865 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #21 out of 232 Maryland Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 20 Maryland Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Power Choice/Pepco Energy Serv (2013 to 2019) National Institutes of Health (2020 to 2025) |
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NIH Cogeneration Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | NIH Cogeneration Facility (56668) |
| Plant Address | 9000 Rockville Pike Bldg 11A, Bethesda, MD 20892 |
| Utility | National Institutes of Health (55917) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39, -77.0939 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2007 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2004 |
| Annual Generation | 123.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 02-83-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Hospitals (622) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Potomac Electric Power Co (15270) MD |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CGT Details Operating November 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 28 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 27.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 28.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| 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 |
NIH Cogeneration Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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