Where is Central Plant?

In GREENVILLE 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 Plant?

4 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Central Plant?

EIA-860M names Bob Jones 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 Central Plant LLC?

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

Is Central Plant still running?

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

Central Plant

Central Plant is a 4 MW oil-fired power plant in GREENVILLE County, South Carolina, operated by Bob Jones University. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1978 and 2008.

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: 4.1 MW; 4.1 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 1978–2008
EIA plant ID: 10280

Where it is

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County: GREENVILLE County, South Carolina
Coordinates: 34.8718, -82.366
Balancing authority: DUK
Sector: Commercial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Bob Jones University
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Petroleum Liquids
Status: Standby/Backup

Every plant Bob Jones University reports to EIA →

Central Plant: FAQ

Where is Central Plant?: In GREENVILLE 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 Plant?: 4 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Central Plant?: EIA-860M names Bob Jones 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 Central Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Bob Jones 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 "Central Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Central Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.