Where is Central Utility Plant at White Oak?

In Montgomery County, Maryland (MD). 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 Central Utility Plant at White Oak?

54 MW of nameplate capacity across 12 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Central Utility Plant at White Oak?

EIA-860M names GSA Metropolitan Service Center 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 Central Utility Plant at White Oak LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — GSA Metropolitan Service Center 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 "Central Utility Plant at White Oak LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Central Utility Plant at White Oak still running?

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

Central Utility Plant at White Oak

Central Utility Plant at White Oak is a 54 MW natural gas power plant in Montgomery County, Maryland, operated by GSA Metropolitan Service Center. EIA-860M lists 12 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 2003 and 2014.

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: 54.3 MW; 54.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 12
In service: 2003–2014
EIA plant ID: 58207

Where it is

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County: Montgomery County, Maryland
Coordinates: 39.0394, -76.9825
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: GSA Metropolitan Service Center
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (11) · Standby/Backup (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 47 MW, Petroleum 7 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Central Utility Plant at White Oak: FAQ

Where is Central Utility Plant at White Oak?: In Montgomery County, Maryland (MD). 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 Central Utility Plant at White Oak?: 54 MW of nameplate capacity across 12 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Central Utility Plant at White Oak?: EIA-860M names GSA Metropolitan Service Center 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 Central Utility Plant at White Oak LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — GSA Metropolitan Service Center 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 "Central Utility Plant at White Oak LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Central Utility Plant at White Oak still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.