Where is West Campus Steam Plant?

In Centre 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 West Campus Steam Plant?

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

Who owns West Campus Steam Plant?

EIA-860M names Penn State 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 West Campus Steam Plant LLC?

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

Is West Campus Steam Plant still running?

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

West Campus Steam Plant

West Campus Steam Plant is a 14 MW natural gas power plant in Centre County, Pennsylvania, operated by Penn State University. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 2017 and 2021.

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: 14 MW; 9.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 2017–2021
EIA plant ID: 58194

Where it is

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County: Centre County, Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40.7928, -77.8647
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Penn State University
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Status: Operating

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West Campus Steam Plant: FAQ

Where is West Campus Steam Plant?: In Centre 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 West Campus Steam Plant?: 14 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns West Campus Steam Plant?: EIA-860M names Penn State 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 West Campus Steam Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Penn State 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 "West Campus Steam Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is West Campus Steam Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.