Where is Rice University?

In Harris County, Texas (TX). 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 Rice University?

7 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Rice University?

EIA-860M names Rice 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 Rice University LLC?

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

Is Rice University still running?

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

Rice University

Rice University is a 7 MW natural gas power plant in Harris County, Texas, operated by Rice University. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service between 1986 and 1989.

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: 6.9 MW; 6.9 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1986–1989
EIA plant ID: 50054

Where it is

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County: Harris County, Texas
Coordinates: 29.721, -95.3954
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Rice University
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Standby/Backup (1) · Operating (1)

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Rice University: FAQ

Where is Rice University?: In Harris County, Texas (TX). 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 Rice University?: 7 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Rice University?: EIA-860M names Rice 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 Rice University LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Rice 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 "Rice University LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Rice University still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.