PE Berkeley

Frank Schlessenger Way Oxford, Berkeley, CA 94720

Plant Summary Information

PE Berkeley is ranked #62 out of 316 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

PE Berkeley is comprised of 2 generators and generated 19.4 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.

Plant Name	PE Berkeley
Utility Name	Berkeley Cogeneration Facility
Location	Alameda County, CA
Initial Operation Date	June 1987
Last Update	Jun 2026
Annual Generation	133.7 GWh
Annual Consumption	1.7 M MMBtu
Ranked #3,152 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #841 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #315 out of 1,607 California Power Plants
Ranked #62 out of 316 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas
Previous Operators	Delta Power Services (2013 to 2014) Olympus Power (2015 to 2016) Berkeley Cogeneration Facility (2017 to 2025)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	PE Berkeley (50849)
Plant Address	Frank Schlessenger Way Oxford, Berkeley, CA 94720
Utility	Berkeley Cogeneration Facility (61261)
Latitude, Longitude	37.87033, -122.26337
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Jun 2026
Initial Operation Date	June 1987
Annual Generation	133.7 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	84-496-000; 91-69-000
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	East Bay MWD
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage	12.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	Other - See pipeline notes.
Pipeline Name	PACIFIC GAS
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	23 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	22 MW
Winter Capacity	23 MW
Minimum Load	18 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1987
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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	5.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	4 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1987
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Topping Or Bottoming	B
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

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
The Regents of the Univ. of California	1111 Franklin Street, 7th Floor, Oakland, CA 94607	Generator GEN1	100.00%
The Regents of the Univ. of California	1111 Franklin Street, 7th Floor, Oakland, CA 94607	Generator GEN2	100.00%

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