Smith College Central Heating Plant
126 West St., Northampton, MA 1063Plant Summary Information
Smith College Central Heating Plant is ranked #30 out of 42 natural gas power plants in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Smith College Central Heating Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 4.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Smith College Central Heating Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | The Trustees of Smith College |
| Location | Hampshire County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2008 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 14.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 244.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,567 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,467 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #58 out of 609 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #30 out of 42 Massachusetts Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Smith College Central Heating Plant
Smith College Central Heating Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Smith College Central Heating Plant (58166) |
| Plant Address | 126 West St., Northampton, MA 1063 |
| Utility | The Trustees of Smith College (58138) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.3125, -72.63944 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2012 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 14.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | QF10-13-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Massachusetts Electric Co (11804) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | COLUMBIA GAS OF MASSACHUSETTS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT-1 Details Operating October 2008
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2008 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Smith College Central Heating Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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