Parnassus Central Utility Plant

25 Medical Center Way, San Francisco, CA 94143

Plant Summary Information

Parnassus Central Utility Plant is ranked #74 out of 314 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 16.2 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.

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	Mar 2026
Annual Generation	66.3 GWh
Annual Consumption	1.0 M MMBtu
Ranked #3,847 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,000 out of 2,179 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #408 out of 1,530 California Power Plants
Ranked #74 out of 314 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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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 Mar 2026
Initial Operation Date	January 1996
Annual Generation	66.3 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

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

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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