In Chittenden County, Vermont (VT). 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 J C McNeil?

60 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names City of Burlington Electric - (VT) 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 J C McNeil LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Burlington Electric - (VT) 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 "J C McNeil LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is J C McNeil still running?

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

J C McNeil

J C McNeil is a 60 MW biomass power plant in Chittenden County, Vermont, operated by City of Burlington Electric - (VT). EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside ISO New England. Its unit entered service in 1984.

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: 59.5 MW; 52 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 1984
EIA plant ID: 589

Where it is

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County: Chittenden County, Vermont
Coordinates: 44.4917, -73.2081
Balancing authority: ISNE
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Burlington Electric - (VT)
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
Status: Operating

Every plant City of Burlington Electric - (VT) reports to EIA →

J C McNeil: FAQ

Where is J C McNeil?: In Chittenden County, Vermont (VT). 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 J C McNeil?: 60 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns J C McNeil?: EIA-860M names City of Burlington Electric - (VT) 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 J C McNeil LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Burlington Electric - (VT) 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 "J C McNeil LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is J C McNeil still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.