Framingham State University Plant

Framingham State University Plant is a 3 MW oil-fired power plant in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, operated by Framingham State University. EIA-860M lists 10 generating units here, inside ISO New England. Its units entered service between 2003 and 2016.

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
3.2 MW
3.2 MW net summer
Generating units
10
In service
2003–2016
EIA plant ID
59717

Where it is

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County
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Coordinates
42.2979, -71.4361
Balancing authority
ISNE
Sector
Commercial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Framingham State University
Primary energy source
Petroleum
Technologies
Petroleum Liquids, Solar Photovoltaic
Status
Standby/Backup (8) · Operating (2)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Petroleum 2 MW, Solar 1 MW. It is filed here under Petroleum, the source with the most capacity.

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Framingham State University Plant: FAQ

Where is Framingham State University Plant?
In Middlesex 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 Framingham State University Plant?
3 MW of nameplate capacity across 10 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Framingham State University Plant?
EIA-860M names Framingham 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 Framingham State University Plant LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Framingham 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 "Framingham State University Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Framingham State University Plant still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.