Where is Wesleyan University Cogen 1?

In Middlesex County, Connecticut (CT). 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 Wesleyan University Cogen 1?

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

Who owns Wesleyan University Cogen 1?

EIA-860M names Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University Cogen 1 LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Wesleyan 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 "Wesleyan University Cogen 1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Wesleyan University Cogen 1 still running?

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

Wesleyan University Cogen 1

Wesleyan University Cogen 1 is a 2 MW natural gas power plant in Middlesex County, Connecticut, operated by Wesleyan University. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside ISO New England. Its unit entered service in 2009.

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: 2.4 MW; 2.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2009
EIA plant ID: 58158

Where it is

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County: Middlesex County, Connecticut
Coordinates: 41.5564, -72.6539
Balancing authority: ISNE
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Wesleyan University
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Status: Operating

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Wesleyan University Cogen 1: FAQ

Where is Wesleyan University Cogen 1?: In Middlesex County, Connecticut (CT). 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 Wesleyan University Cogen 1?: 2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Wesleyan University Cogen 1?: EIA-860M names Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University Cogen 1 LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Wesleyan 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 "Wesleyan University Cogen 1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Wesleyan University Cogen 1 still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.