Vanderbilt University Power Plant
Vanderbilt University Power Plant is a 19 MW natural gas power plant in Davidson County, Tennessee, operated by Vanderbilt University. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here. Its units entered service between 2002 and 2017.
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
- 18.7 MW
- 17.6 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 3
- In service
- 2002–2017
- EIA plant ID
- 52048
Where it is
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- County
- Davidson County, Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 36.1459, -86.8038
- Balancing authority
- TVA
- Sector
- Commercial CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Vanderbilt University
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
- Status
- Operating (2) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)
Vanderbilt University Power Plant: FAQ
- Where is Vanderbilt University Power Plant?
- In Davidson County, Tennessee (TN). 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 Vanderbilt University Power Plant?
- 19 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Vanderbilt University Power Plant?
- EIA-860M names Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt University Power Plant LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Vanderbilt 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 "Vanderbilt University 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 Vanderbilt University Power Plant still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.