Parnassus Central Utility Plant
25 Medical Center Way, San Francisco, CA 94143Plant Summary Information
Parnassus Central Utility Plant is ranked #81 out of 339 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Parnassus Central Utility Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 16.4 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.
| Plant Name | Parnassus Central Utility Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | University of California-San Francisco |
| Location | San Francisco County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1996 |
| Last Update | May 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 68.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,707 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #999 out of 2,220 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #409 out of 1,568 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #81 out of 339 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Parnassus Central Utility Plant
Parnassus Central Utility Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Parnassus Central Utility Plant (58198) |
| Plant Address | 25 Medical Center Way, San Francisco, CA 94143 |
| Utility | University of California-San Francisco (58171) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.76252, -122.45675 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2012 to May 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1996 |
| Annual Generation | 68.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 97-143-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | San Francisco Water Dept. |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.40 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GTG1 Details Operating January 1996
| 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 | 4.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1996 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 5.2 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 GTG2 Details Operating January 1996
| 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 | 4.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1996 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
| 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 | No |
Generator STG1 Details Operating January 1996
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1996 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1.8 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Parnassus Central Utility Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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