Where is Wellesley College Central Utility Plant?

In Norfolk County, Massachusetts (MA). 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 Wellesley College Central Utility Plant?

14 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Wellesley College Central Utility Plant?

EIA-860M names Wellesley College 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 Wellesley College Central Utility Plant LLC?

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

Is Wellesley College Central Utility Plant still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Wellesley College Central Utility Plant

Wellesley College Central Utility Plant is a 14 MW natural gas power plant in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, operated by Wellesley College. EIA-860M lists 8 generating units here, inside ISO New England. Its units entered service between 1985 and 2021.

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: 13.9 MW; 14.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 8
In service: 1985–2021
EIA plant ID: 54937

Where it is

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County: Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42.2939, -71.3081
Balancing authority: ISNE
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Wellesley College
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (5) · Operating (2) · Standby/Backup (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 11 MW, Petroleum 3 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Wellesley College Central Utility Plant: FAQ

Where is Wellesley College Central Utility Plant?: In Norfolk County, Massachusetts (MA). 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 Wellesley College Central Utility Plant?: 14 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Wellesley College Central Utility Plant?: EIA-860M names Wellesley College 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 Wellesley College Central Utility Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Wellesley College 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 "Wellesley College Central Utility Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Wellesley College Central Utility Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.