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Parnassus Central Utility Plant

Parnassus Central Utility Plant, located in San Francisco, California, operates within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council region. This unregulated facility utilizes combined cycle technology and has an operating capacity of 12.5 MW. The plant is managed by the University of San Francisco, which also holds majority ownership. It primarily uses gas as fuel and sells power to the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, serving as a key player in the California Independent System Operator’s power control area.

Tech Type:

Combined Cycle

Plant Operator:

University of San Francisco

Regulatory Status:

Unregulated

Owner:

University of San Francisco

NERC Region Code:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Power Control Area:

California Independent System Operator

Connected Utility:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Water Source:

San Francisco Water Dept.

Operating Capacity (MW):

12.5

Year First Unit in Service:

1996

Fuel Type:

Gas

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Co-Fired, Switching

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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