San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182Plant Summary Information
San Diego State University is ranked #84 out of 342 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
San Diego State University generated 15.7 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | San Diego State University |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | San Diego State University |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2002 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 52.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 749.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,034 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,080 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #451 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #84 out of 342 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 97.6% Solar : 2.4% |
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Monthly Net Generation for San Diego State University
San Diego State University Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | San Diego State University (50061) |
| Plant Address | 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182 |
| Utility | San Diego State University (16625) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.77823, -117.07011 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 52.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 97.6% Solar : 2.4% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 85-626-000 |
| 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 | City Of San Diego |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN4 Details Operating December 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2002 |
| 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 |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating September 2002
| 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 | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2002 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating September 2002
| 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 | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2002 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Generator GEN5 Details Operating September 2009
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 185 |
| Tilt Angle | 35 |
| DC Net Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Net Metering DC Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator GEN6 Details Operating October 2011
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 265 |
| Tilt Angle | 5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Net Metering DC Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator GEN7 Details Operating April 2012
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 15 |
| DC Net Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Net Metering DC Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator GEN8 Details Operating March 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Other Solar Technology | No |
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 10 |
| DC Net Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Net Metering DC Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
San Diego State University Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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