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.
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.