New Mexico State University operates a gas turbine power plant located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (NERC) region. The facility has an operating capacity of 4.5 megawatts and is integrated into the power control area managed by El Paso Electric Company. As an unregulated entity, the plant is wholly owned and operated by New Mexico State University, which also serves as the owner holding company. The plant utilizes gas as its primary fuel source, contributing to the university’s commitment to energy generation and sustainability in the region.
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