Where is San Diego State University?

In San Diego County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is San Diego State University?

15 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns San Diego State University?

EIA-860M names San Diego State University as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as San Diego State University LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — San Diego State University here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "San Diego State University LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is San Diego State University still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

San Diego State University

San Diego State University is a 15 MW natural gas power plant in San Diego County, California, operated by San Diego State University. EIA-860M lists 7 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service between 2002 and 2014.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 15.1 MW; 11.9 MW net summer
Generating units: 7
In service: 2002–2014
EIA plant ID: 50061

Where it is

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County: San Diego County, California
Coordinates: 32.7782, -117.0701
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: San Diego State University
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle, Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 14 MW, Solar 1 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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San Diego State University: FAQ

Where is San Diego State University?: In San Diego County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is San Diego State University?: 15 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns San Diego State University?: EIA-860M names San Diego State University as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as San Diego State University LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — San Diego State University here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "San Diego State University LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is San Diego State University still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.