Where is Cornell University Central Heat?

In Tompkins County, New York (NY). 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 Cornell University Central Heat?

40 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Cornell University Central Heat?

EIA-860M names Cornell University - CHP 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 Cornell University Central Heat LLC?

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

Is Cornell University Central Heat still running?

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

Cornell University Central Heat

Cornell University Central Heat is a 40 MW natural gas power plant in Tompkins County, New York, operated by Cornell University - CHP. EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside NYISO. Its units entered service between 1988 and 2009.

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: 39.5 MW; 32.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 1988–2009
EIA plant ID: 50368

Where it is

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County: Tompkins County, New York
Coordinates: 42.4428, -76.4764
Balancing authority: NYIS
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Cornell University - CHP
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (3) · Standby/Backup (3)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 38 MW, Petroleum 2 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Cornell University Central Heat: FAQ

Where is Cornell University Central Heat?: In Tompkins County, New York (NY). 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 Cornell University Central Heat?: 40 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Cornell University Central Heat?: EIA-860M names Cornell University - CHP 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 Cornell University Central Heat LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Cornell University - CHP 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 "Cornell University Central Heat LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Cornell University Central Heat still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.