Vanderbilt University Power Plant
24th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37240Plant Summary Information
Vanderbilt University Power Plant is ranked #44 out of 99 power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Vanderbilt University Power Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 21.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Vanderbilt University Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Vanderbilt University |
| Location | Davidson County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 105.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,491 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #912 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #44 out of 99 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 15 Tennessee Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Vanderbilt University Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Vanderbilt University Power Plant (52048) |
| Plant Address | 24th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37240 |
| Utility | Vanderbilt University (19724) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.1459, -86.80383 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 105.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Nashville Electric Service (13216) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 15.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT2 Details Out of Service July 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.93 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | July 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup 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 GT3 Details Operating August 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup 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 GT1B Details Operating July 2017
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup 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 |
Vanderbilt University Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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