Central Energy Facility
Central Energy Facility is a 6 MW natural gas power plant in Pickens County, South Carolina, operated by Clemson University - Main Campus. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 2000.
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
- 5.5 MW
- 4.7 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 2000
- EIA plant ID
- 58400
Where it is
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- County
- Pickens County, South Carolina
- Coordinates
- 34.6794, -82.8403
- Balancing authority
- DUK
- Sector
- Commercial Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Clemson University - Main Campus
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
- Status
- Operating
Every plant Clemson University - Main Campus reports to EIA →
Central Energy Facility: FAQ
- Where is Central Energy Facility?
- In Pickens County, South Carolina (SC). 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 Energy Facility?
- 6 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Central Energy Facility?
- EIA-860M names Clemson University - Main Campus 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 Energy Facility LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Clemson University - Main Campus 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 Energy Facility LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Central Energy Facility still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.