Where is University of California Santa Cruz?

In Santa Cruz 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 University of California Santa Cruz?

7 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns University of California Santa Cruz?

EIA-860M names University of California Santa Cruz 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 University of California Santa Cruz LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — University of California Santa Cruz 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 "University of California Santa Cruz LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is University of California Santa Cruz still running?

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

University of California Santa Cruz

University of California Santa Cruz is a 7 MW natural gas power plant in Santa Cruz County, California, operated by University of California Santa Cruz. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service between 2013 and 2022.

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: 7.4 MW; 7.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 2013–2022
EIA plant ID: 50064

Where it is

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County: Santa Cruz County, California
Coordinates: 36.9997, -122.0622
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: University of California Santa Cruz
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Batteries, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 4 MW, Solar 2 MW, Battery 1 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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University of California Santa Cruz: FAQ

Where is University of California Santa Cruz?: In Santa Cruz 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 University of California Santa Cruz?: 7 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns University of California Santa Cruz?: EIA-860M names University of California Santa Cruz 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 University of California Santa Cruz LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — University of California Santa Cruz 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 "University of California Santa Cruz LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is University of California Santa Cruz still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.