2.4 MW Natural Gas operating in Middlesex, CT — ISO New England Inc.
2.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Technology
2009
Operating Since
Coordinates
41.5564, -72.6539
County
Middlesex, CT
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Wesleyan University | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Wesleyan University | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Wesleyan University Cogen 1 is a 2.4 MW natural gas-fired power plant located in Middlesex County, Connecticut. The plant began operating in 2009 and is owned and operated by Wesleyan University. It utilizes a single natural gas internal combustion engine for power generation. The plant is connected to the ISO New England Inc. balancing authority and is within the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region.
In the most recent year of data, Wesleyan University Cogen 1 generated 7,334 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 34.8%. The plant ranks 39th out of 49 power plants in Connecticut based on capacity, and 1713th out of 1963 plants nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
NPCC
Balancing Authority
ISO New England Inc.
Grid Voltage
15 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Commercial
Sector
Commercial CHP
666 MWh
Latest Month
7.3K MWh
Annual Generation
34.8%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
ISO-NE
LMP Node
LD.WESTSIDE13.2
Pricing Hub
.Z.CONNECTICUT
Node Source
Curated node match