Where is MU Combined Heat and Power Plant?

In Boone County, Missouri (MO). 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 MU Combined Heat and Power Plant?

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

Who owns MU Combined Heat and Power Plant?

EIA-860M names Curators of the University of Missouri 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 MU Combined Heat and Power Plant LLC?

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

Is MU Combined Heat and Power Plant still running?

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

MU Combined Heat and Power Plant

MU Combined Heat and Power Plant is a 85 MW natural gas power plant in Boone County, Missouri, operated by Curators of the University of Missouri. EIA-860M lists 8 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1974 and 2017.

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: 84.7 MW; 70.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 8
In service: 1974–2017
EIA plant ID: 50969

Where it is

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County: Boone County, Missouri
Coordinates: 38.9461, -92.3328
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Curators of the University of Missouri
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Natural Gas Steam Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (6) · Standby/Backup (2)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 82 MW, Petroleum 3 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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MU Combined Heat and Power Plant: FAQ

Where is MU Combined Heat and Power Plant?: In Boone County, Missouri (MO). 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 MU Combined Heat and Power Plant?: 85 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns MU Combined Heat and Power Plant?: EIA-860M names Curators of the University of Missouri 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 MU Combined Heat and Power Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Curators of the University of Missouri 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 "MU Combined Heat and Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is MU Combined Heat and Power Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.