Where is Univ of Oregon Central Power Station?

In Lane County, Oregon (OR). 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 Univ of Oregon Central Power Station?

18 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Univ of Oregon Central Power Station?

EIA-860M names University of Oregon 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 Univ of Oregon Central Power Station LLC?

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

Is Univ of Oregon Central Power Station still running?

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

Univ of Oregon Central Power Station

Univ of Oregon Central Power Station is a 18 MW natural gas power plant in Lane County, Oregon, operated by University of Oregon. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here. Its units entered service between 2009 and 2012.

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: 17.6 MW; 15.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 2009–2012
EIA plant ID: 54950

Where it is

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County: Lane County, Oregon
Coordinates: 44.0483, -123.0739
Balancing authority: BPAT
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: University of Oregon
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Standby/Backup

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 11 MW, Petroleum 7 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Univ of Oregon Central Power Station: FAQ

Where is Univ of Oregon Central Power Station?: In Lane County, Oregon (OR). 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 Univ of Oregon Central Power Station?: 18 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Univ of Oregon Central Power Station?: EIA-860M names University of Oregon 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 Univ of Oregon Central Power Station LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — University of Oregon 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 "Univ of Oregon Central Power Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Univ of Oregon Central Power Station still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.