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GAS POWER PLANTSNCSU Cates Cogeneration Plant
NCSU Cates Cogeneration Plant is a 11.2 MW operating gas power plant in Wake County, North Carolina, operated by NC State University, Energy Systems.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTG1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 5.6 MW | |
| CTG2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 5.6 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- NC State University, Energy Systems
- Location
- Wake County, North Carolina
- Balancing authority
- CPLE
- Sector
- Commercial CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 11.2 MW
- First unit online
- Aug 2012
- EIA plant ID
- 61676
Location
35.7840, -78.6747
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem