NCSU CCUP Cogeneration Plant
NCSU CCUP Cogeneration Plant is a 7 MW natural gas power plant in Wake County, North Carolina, operated by NC State University, Energy Systems. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 2019.
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
- 6.6 MW
- 6.3 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 2019
- EIA plant ID
- 61675
Where it is
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- County
- Wake County, North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.7756, -78.6737
- Balancing authority
- CPLE
- Sector
- Commercial CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- NC State University, Energy Systems
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Natural Gas Steam Turbine
- Status
- Operating
Every plant NC State University, Energy Systems reports to EIA →
NCSU CCUP Cogeneration Plant: FAQ
- Where is NCSU CCUP Cogeneration Plant?
- In Wake County, North Carolina (NC). 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 NCSU CCUP Cogeneration Plant?
- 7 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns NCSU CCUP Cogeneration Plant?
- EIA-860M names NC State University, Energy Systems 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 NCSU CCUP Cogeneration Plant LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — NC State University, Energy Systems 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 "NCSU CCUP Cogeneration Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is NCSU CCUP Cogeneration Plant still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.