Where is Purdue University?

In Tippecanoe County, Indiana (IN). 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 Purdue University?

43 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Purdue University?

EIA-860M names Purdue 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 Purdue University LLC?

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

Is Purdue University still running?

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

Purdue University

Purdue University is a 43 MW natural gas power plant in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, operated by Purdue University. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1969 and 2000.

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: 43.3 MW; 39.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1969–2000
EIA plant ID: 50240

Where it is

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County: Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Coordinates: 40.4172, -86.9122
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Purdue University
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Steam Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 42 MW, Petroleum 2 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Purdue University: FAQ

Where is Purdue University?: In Tippecanoe County, Indiana (IN). 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 Purdue University?: 43 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Purdue University?: EIA-860M names Purdue 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 Purdue University LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Purdue 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 "Purdue University LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Purdue University still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.