Where is Bucknell University?

In Union County, Pennsylvania (PA). 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 Bucknell University?

6 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Bucknell University?

EIA-860M names Bucknell 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 Bucknell University LLC?

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

Is Bucknell University still running?

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

Bucknell University

Bucknell University is a 6 MW natural gas power plant in Union County, Pennsylvania, operated by Bucknell University. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1991 and 1998.

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: 5.9 MW; 5.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1991–1998
EIA plant ID: 54333

Where it is

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County: Union County, Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40.955, -76.8788
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Bucknell University
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

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Bucknell University: FAQ

Where is Bucknell University?: In Union County, Pennsylvania (PA). 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 Bucknell University?: 6 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Bucknell University?: EIA-860M names Bucknell 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 Bucknell University LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Bucknell 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 "Bucknell University LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Bucknell University still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.