Rice University
Natural gas power plant in Harris County, Texas. 3.8 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 generator, operated by Rice University.
Also known as EIA plant 50054
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 3.8 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 1 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- February 1989First generator online
- Operator
- Rice UniversityEIA operator ID 15941
- Grid
- ERCOTBalancing authority ERCO
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- Harris County, TX29.7210, −95.3954
- EIA plant ID
- 50054EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power Rice University produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
19.0 GWh
19,005 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
31.4%
2024: 29.2%
January to July 2026
Not reported
Provisional. 0 of 7 months reported
Range, 2015 to 2025
5.9–28.8
GWh a year. Low 2016, high 2018
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | 42,343 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 21,895 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 29,061 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | 32,288 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 30,326 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 28,157 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 31,091 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 24,470 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 28,131 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 26,712 | 44.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 22,521 | 37.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 22,627 | 37.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 27,416 | 45.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 5,947 | 9.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 20,395 | 33.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 5,947 | 9.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 26,597 | 44.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 28,832 | 47.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 19,584 | 32.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 8,908 | 14.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 20,575 | 34.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 20,399 | 33.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 18,584 | 30.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 17,683 | 29.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 19,005 | 31.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 7 |
* 2026 covers January to July and is provisional. Capacity factor is net generation divided by nameplate capacity times the hours of each reported month.
Power prices and basis
Free accountNo verified ISO price node is linked to this plant, or its price history could not load.
Emissions
Free · EPA CAMPDNo EPA emissions units are linked to this plant.
Water use
Free · EIA-923 cooling, USGSNo EIA cooling-water record for this plant in 2024.
Generators
Free · EIA-860M| Generator | Technology | Nameplate MW | Online since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 3.8 | February 1989 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists Rice University as the operator, which is not always the owner.
Modeled data
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Generation potential vs reported
Monthly potential at seasonal net capability, next to EIA-923 output. Shows how much of the plant's capability was used.
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Questions about Rice University
How much power does Rice University produce?
Rice University reported 19,005 MWh (19.0 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 31.4% capacity factor on 3.8 MW of nameplate capacity.
Where is Rice University?
Rice University is in Harris County, Texas, at 29.7210, −95.3954. It is in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. balancing area (ERCO).
Who operates Rice University?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists Rice University as the operator (EIA operator ID 15941). The operator is not always the owner.
When did Rice University start operating?
Its first generator began operating in February 1989, according to EIA-860M.
Sources
- EIA-860 2025 (final) and EIA-860M August 2026: plant, generators, capacity, operator and location
- EIA-923 monthly net generation, 2000 to July 2026 (2026 provisional)
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page