Howard Down

Howard Down is a 68 MW natural gas power plant in Cumberland County, New Jersey, operated by City of Vineland - (NJ). EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside PJM. Its unit entered service in 2012.

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
68.2 MW
55 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2012
EIA plant ID
2434

Where it is

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County
Cumberland County, New Jersey
Coordinates
39.4889, -75.0347
Balancing authority
PJM
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
City of Vineland - (NJ)
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status
Operating

Every plant City of Vineland - (NJ) reports to EIA →

Howard Down: FAQ

Where is Howard Down?
In Cumberland County, New Jersey (NJ). 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 Howard Down?
68 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Howard Down?
EIA-860M names City of Vineland - (NJ) 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 Howard Down LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Vineland - (NJ) 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 "Howard Down LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Howard Down still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.