New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University is a 5 MW natural gas power plant in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, operated by New Mexico State University. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 1996.
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
- 4.7 MW
- 4.5 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 1996
- EIA plant ID
- 54975
Where it is
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- County
- Dona Ana County, New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 32.1648, -106.4513
- Balancing authority
- EPE
- Sector
- Commercial CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- New Mexico State University
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
- Status
- Operating
New Mexico State University: FAQ
- Where is New Mexico State University?
- In Dona Ana 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 New Mexico State University?
- 5 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns New Mexico State University?
- EIA-860M names New Mexico State University 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 New Mexico State University LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — New Mexico State University 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 "New Mexico State University LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is New Mexico State University still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.