Where is UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside?

In Fairfield 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 UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside?

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

Who owns UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside?

EIA-860M names United Illuminating Co 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 UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside LLC?

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

Is UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside still running?

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

UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside

UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside is a 5 MW natural gas power plant in Fairfield County, Connecticut, operated by United Illuminating Co. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside ISO New England. Its units entered service between 2015 and 2016.

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: 5 MW; 4.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2015–2016
EIA plant ID: 60054

Where it is

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County: Fairfield County, Connecticut
Coordinates: 41.1576, -73.2081
Balancing authority: ISNE
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: United Illuminating Co
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Other Natural Gas, Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 3 MW, Solar 2 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside: FAQ

Where is UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside?: In Fairfield 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 UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside?: 5 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside?: EIA-860M names United Illuminating Co 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 UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — United Illuminating Co 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 "UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.