In Barnstable County, Massachusetts (MA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

1 GW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names Canal Generating LLC 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 Canal LLC?

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

Is Canal still running?

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

Canal

Canal is a 1 GW oil-fired power plant in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, operated by Canal Generating LLC. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside ISO New England. Its units entered service between 1968 and 2019.

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: 1,495 MW; 1,448.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1968–2019
EIA plant ID: 1599

Where it is

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County: Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Coordinates: 41.7694, -70.5097
Balancing authority: ISNE
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Canal Generating LLC
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Petroleum 1 GW, Natural gas 330 MW. It is filed here under Petroleum, the source with the most capacity.

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Canal: FAQ

Where is Canal?: In Barnstable County, Massachusetts (MA). 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 Canal?: 1 GW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Canal?: EIA-860M names Canal Generating LLC 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 Canal LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Canal Generating LLC 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 "Canal LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Canal still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.