Where is Ford Utilities Center?

In Bernalillo County, New Mexico (NM). 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 Ford Utilities Center?

15 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Ford Utilities Center?

EIA-860M names University of New Mexico 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 Ford Utilities Center LLC?

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

Is Ford Utilities Center still running?

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

Ford Utilities Center

Ford Utilities Center is a 15 MW natural gas power plant in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, operated by University of New Mexico. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here. Its units entered service between 2005 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: 14.8 MW; 12.9 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2005–2014
EIA plant ID: 50906

Where it is

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County: Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Coordinates: 35.0841, -106.6252
Balancing authority: PNM
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: University of New Mexico
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: All Other, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 14 MW, Other 1 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Ford Utilities Center: FAQ

Where is Ford Utilities Center?: In Bernalillo County, New Mexico (NM). 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 Ford Utilities Center?: 15 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Ford Utilities Center?: EIA-860M names University of New Mexico 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 Ford Utilities Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — University of New Mexico 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 "Ford Utilities Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Ford Utilities Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.