Where is CSUF Trigeneration?

In Orange 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 CSUF Trigeneration?

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

Who owns CSUF Trigeneration?

EIA-860M names California State University at Fullerton 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 CSUF Trigeneration LLC?

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

Is CSUF Trigeneration still running?

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

CSUF Trigeneration

CSUF Trigeneration is a 9 MW natural gas power plant in Orange County, California, operated by California State University at Fullerton. EIA-860M lists 7 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service between 2010 and 2020.

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: 8.9 MW; 8.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 7
In service: 2010–2020
EIA plant ID: 58169

Where it is

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County: Orange County, California
Coordinates: 33.8806, -117.8866
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: California State University at Fullerton
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 5 MW, Solar 4 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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CSUF Trigeneration: FAQ

Where is CSUF Trigeneration?: In Orange 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 CSUF Trigeneration?: 9 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns CSUF Trigeneration?: EIA-860M names California State University at Fullerton 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 CSUF Trigeneration LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — California State University at Fullerton 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 "CSUF Trigeneration LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is CSUF Trigeneration still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.