University of California Santa Cruz
Heat Plant, UCSC, Santa Cruz, CA 95064Plant Summary Information
University of California Santa Cruz is ranked #110 out of 316 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
University of California Santa Cruz generated 8.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | University of California Santa Cruz |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | University of California Santa Cruz |
| Location | Santa Cruz County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2013 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 33.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,700 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,258 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #573 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #110 out of 316 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 91.4% Solar : 8.6% |
| Previous Operator |
Santa Cruz Cogeneration Assoc (2013 to 2022) University of California Santa Cruz (2023 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for University of California Santa Cruz
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University of California Santa Cruz Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | University of California Santa Cruz (50064) |
| Plant Address | Heat Plant, UCSC, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 |
| Utility | University of California Santa Cruz (22142) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.9997, -122.0622 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 33.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 91.4% Solar : 8.6% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 84-362-000; 86-937-000 |
| 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 21.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 004 Details Operating September 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2013 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 200 |
| Tilt Angle | 5 |
| 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 003 Details Operating July 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2015 |
| 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 246 Details Operating July 2021
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2021 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | No |
|---|---|
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
| Azimuth Angle | 200 |
| Tilt Angle | 7 |
| DC Net Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Net Metering DC Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator 18027 Details Operating December 2022
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2022 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 1 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 1 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 1 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Co Located Renewable Firming | Yes |
| System Peak Shaving | Yes |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | Yes |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 50064 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | 246 |
| Support T D Asset | No |
University of California Santa Cruz Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDPR CA Solar Park LLC | 1501 McKinney Street, Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77010 | Generator 004 | 100.00% |
| Forefront Power, LLC | 100 Montgomery Street, Suite 725, San Francisco, CA 94104 | Generator 18027 | 100.00% |
| Forefront Power, LLC | 100 Montgomery Street, Suite 725, San Francisco, CA 94104 | Generator 246 | 100.00% |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding University of California Santa Cruz.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGT000 Stevens Creek Fuel Cell | Santa Clara, CA | 17.4 GWh | 22.7 mi |
| Ameresco Santa Cruz Energy | Watsonville, CA | 13.8 GWh | 14.7 mi |
| Apple Campus 2 Fuel Cell | Cupertino, CA | 31.3 GWh | 23 mi |
| Apple Campus 2 PV | Cupertino, CA | 16.2 GWh | 23 mi |
| Cabrillo College | Aptos, CA | 4.3 GWh | 7.8 mi |
| CSU San Jose State University | San Jose, CA | 2.1 GWh | 25.1 mi |
| Dynegy Moss Landing Power Plant Hybrid | Moss Landing, CA | 1.9 TWh | 20.5 mi |
| Equinix Great Oaks Blvd. Fuel Cell | San Jose, CA | 26.8 GWh | 22.7 mi |
| Equinix San Jose | San Jose, CA | 7.0 GWh | 22.8 mi |
| EQX010 Great Oaks Fuel Cell | San Jose, CA | 19.4 GWh | 22.7 mi |
| EQX015 Great Oaks Fuel Cell | San Jose, CA | 31.1 GWh | 22.8 mi |
| Guadalupe Solar Farm | San Jose, CA | 1.4 GWh | 21.7 mi |
| Hellyer Solar Farm | San Jose, CA | 241.0 MWh | 24.1 mi |
| Malech Solar Farm | San Jose, CA | 4.6 GWh | 23.8 mi |
| Metcalf Energy Center | San Jose, CA | 1.9 TWh | 23.2 mi |
| Monterey Regional Water Pollution Contro | Marina, CA | 1.1 GWh | 24.5 mi |
| San Jose Cogeneration | San Jose, CA | 35.4 GWh | 25.4 mi |
| Santa Cruz Energy | Santa Cruz, CA | 9.2 GWh | 3 mi |
| SCU000 El Camino Real Fuel Cell | Santa Clara, CA | 12.3 GWh | 25.1 mi |
| Xilinx San Jose | San Jose, CA | 8.5 GWh | 18.9 mi |