San Diego State University
Natural gas power plant in San Diego County, California. 15.1 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 generators, operated by San Diego State University.
Also known as EIA plant 50061
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 15.1 MWNatural gas 14.3 · Solar 0.8
- Generators
- 7 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- September 2002First generator online
- Operator
- San Diego State UniversityEIA operator ID 16625
- Grid
- CAISOBalancing authority CISO
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- San Diego County, CA32.7782, −117.0701
- EIA plant ID
- 50061EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power San Diego State University produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
53.4 GWh
53,444 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
40.4%
2024: 45.4%
January to July 2026
34.3 GWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2025
46.5–68.7
GWh a year. Low 2020, high 2015
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | 14,108 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 27,207 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 54,836 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | 65,317 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 65,233 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 71,544 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 76,227 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 72,048 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 63,004 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 67,410 | 53.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 63,641 | 50.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 66,421 | 52.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 58,663 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 71,452 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 68,736 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 56,648 | 42.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 53,877 | 40.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 56,717 | 42.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 53,953 | 40.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 46,467 | 35.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 59,007 | 44.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 63,434 | 48.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 58,084 | 43.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 60,244 | 45.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 53,444 | 40.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 34,337 | 44.7% | 7 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 Combined Cycle | 5.1 | September 2002 |
| GEN3 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 5.1 | September 2002 |
| GEN4 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 4.1 | December 2002 |
| GEN5 | Solar Photovoltaic | 0.1 | September 2009 |
| GEN6 | Solar Photovoltaic | 0.3 | October 2011 |
| GEN7 | Solar Photovoltaic | 0.3 | April 2012 |
| GEN8 | Solar Photovoltaic | 0.1 | March 2014 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists San Diego State 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 San Diego State University
How much power does San Diego State University produce?
San Diego State University reported 53,444 MWh (53.4 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 40.4% capacity factor on 15.1 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 34.3 GWh, which is provisional.
Where is San Diego State University?
San Diego State University is in San Diego County, California, at 32.7782, −117.0701. It is in the California Independent System Operator balancing area (CISO).
Who operates San Diego State University?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists San Diego State University as the operator (EIA operator ID 16625). The operator is not always the owner.
When did San Diego State University start operating?
Its first generator began operating in September 2002, 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