Where is Central Heating Plant?

In Hampshire 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 Central Heating Plant?

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

Who owns Central Heating Plant?

EIA-860M names University of Massachusetts Amherst 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 Heating Plant LLC?

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

Is Central Heating Plant still running?

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

Central Heating Plant

Central Heating Plant is a 20 MW natural gas power plant in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, operated by University of Massachusetts Amherst. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside ISO New England. Its units entered service between 2007 and 2022.

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: 20.4 MW; 19.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 2007–2022
EIA plant ID: 68493

Where it is

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County: Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42.3901, -72.5371
Balancing authority: ISNE
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Batteries, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 17 MW, Battery 3 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Central Heating Plant: FAQ

Where is Central Heating Plant?: In Hampshire 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 Central Heating Plant?: 20 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Central Heating Plant?: EIA-860M names University of Massachusetts Amherst 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 Heating Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — University of Massachusetts Amherst 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 Heating Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Central Heating Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.