Where is New York University Central Plant?

In New York 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 New York University Central Plant?

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

Who owns New York University Central Plant?

EIA-860M names New York 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 York University Central Plant LLC?

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

Is New York University Central Plant still running?

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

New York University Central Plant

New York University Central Plant is a 14 MW natural gas power plant in New York County, New York, operated by New York University. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside NYISO. Its units entered service between 2010 and 2025.

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: 13.5 MW; 13.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2010–2025
EIA plant ID: 54808

Where it is

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County: New York County, New York
Coordinates: 40.7899, -73.9233
Balancing authority: NYIS
Sector: Commercial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: New York University
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 11 MW, Petroleum 3 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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New York University Central Plant: FAQ

Where is New York University Central Plant?: In New York 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 New York University Central Plant?: 14 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns New York University Central Plant?: EIA-860M names New York 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 York University Central Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — New York 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 York University Central Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is New York University Central Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.