Rice University
6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005Plant Summary Information
Rice University is ranked #166 out of 314 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rice University is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Rice University |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Rice University |
| Location | Harris County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 17.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 357.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,406 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,406 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #562 out of 799 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #166 out of 314 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Rice University
Rice University Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rice University (50054) |
| Plant Address | 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005 |
| Utility | Rice University (15941) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.72105, -95.39536 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 17.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 85-201-000, 88-291-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | City Of Houston |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 15.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CENTERPOINT ENERGY |
| Pipeline Name | Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | for plant that receive natural gas only |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Standby January 1986
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | No |
| First Operation Date | January 1986 |
| 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 |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Other Combustion Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating February 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1989 |
| 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 |
Rice University Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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