San Jose Cogeneration
129 South 10th Street, San Jose, CA 95192Plant Summary Information
San Jose Cogeneration is ranked #107 out of 340 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
San Jose Cogeneration is comprised of 1 generator and generated 7.4 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | San Jose Cogeneration |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | San Jose State University Fclts Dev &Ops |
| Location | Santa Clara County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1984 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 34.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 546.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,627 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,216 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #580 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #107 out of 340 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for San Jose Cogeneration
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San Jose Cogeneration Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | San Jose Cogeneration (10548) |
| Plant Address | 129 South 10th Street, San Jose, CA 95192 |
| Utility | San Jose State University Fclts Dev &Ops (16732) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.33611, -121.87833 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1984 |
| Annual Generation | 34.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 83-411-000 |
| 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 Jose Water Company |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1984
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1984 |
| Planned Retirement | June 2030 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
San Jose Cogeneration Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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