Where is Central Power Plant?

In Providence County, Rhode Island (RI). 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 Power Plant?

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

Who owns Central Power Plant?

EIA-860M names State of Rhode Island 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 Power Plant LLC?

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

Is Central Power Plant still running?

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

Central Power Plant

Central Power Plant is a 11 MW natural gas power plant in Providence County, Rhode Island, operated by State of Rhode Island. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside ISO New England. Its units entered service between 1958 and 2015.

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: 11 MW; 8.1 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 1958–2015
EIA plant ID: 50621

Where it is

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County: Providence County, Rhode Island
Coordinates: 41.745, -71.4584
Balancing authority: ISNE
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: State of Rhode Island
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Status: Operating (3) · Standby/Backup (1)

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Central Power Plant: FAQ

Where is Central Power Plant?: In Providence County, Rhode Island (RI). 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 Power Plant?: 11 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Central Power Plant?: EIA-860M names State of Rhode Island 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 Power Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — State of Rhode Island 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 Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Central Power Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.