Where is Central Utility Plant Cincinnati?

In Hamilton County, Ohio (OH). 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 Central Utility Plant Cincinnati?

47 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Central Utility Plant Cincinnati?

EIA-860M names University of Cincinnati 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 Central Utility Plant Cincinnati LLC?

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

Is Central Utility Plant Cincinnati still running?

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

Central Utility Plant Cincinnati

Central Utility Plant Cincinnati is a 47 MW natural gas power plant in Hamilton County, Ohio, operated by University of Cincinnati. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service in 2004.

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: 47.2 MW; 48.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 2004
EIA plant ID: 57908

Where it is

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County: Hamilton County, Ohio
Coordinates: 39.1345, -84.5094
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: University of Cincinnati
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 45 MW, Petroleum 2 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Central Utility Plant Cincinnati: FAQ

Where is Central Utility Plant Cincinnati?: In Hamilton County, Ohio (OH). 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 Central Utility Plant Cincinnati?: 47 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Central Utility Plant Cincinnati?: EIA-860M names University of Cincinnati 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 Central Utility Plant Cincinnati LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — University of Cincinnati 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 "Central Utility Plant Cincinnati LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Central Utility Plant Cincinnati still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.