Where is Princeton University Cogeneration?

In Mercer County, New Jersey (NJ). 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 Princeton University Cogeneration?

32 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Princeton University Cogeneration?

EIA-860M names Trustees of Princeton 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 Princeton University Cogeneration LLC?

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

Is Princeton University Cogeneration still running?

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

Princeton University Cogeneration

Princeton University Cogeneration is a 32 MW solar farm in Mercer County, New Jersey, operated by Trustees of Princeton University. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1996 and 2022.

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: 32.1 MW; 32.1 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1996–2022
EIA plant ID: 58584

Where it is

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County: Mercer County, New Jersey
Coordinates: 40.3414, -74.6572
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Trustees of Princeton University
Primary energy source: Solar
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Solar 17 MW, Natural gas 16 MW. It is filed here under Solar, the source with the most capacity.

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Princeton University Cogeneration: FAQ

Where is Princeton University Cogeneration?: In Mercer County, New Jersey (NJ). 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 Princeton University Cogeneration?: 32 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Princeton University Cogeneration?: EIA-860M names Trustees of Princeton 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 Princeton University Cogeneration LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Trustees of Princeton 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 "Princeton University Cogeneration LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Princeton University Cogeneration still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.