Backus Microgrid Project

4 Matlack Avenue, Norwich, CT 6360

Plant Summary Information

Backus Microgrid Project is ranked #8 out of 20 distillate fuel oil power plants in Connecticut in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Backus Microgrid Project is comprised of 4 generators and generated 125.0 MWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.

Plant NameBackus Microgrid Project
Utility NameConnecticut Mun Elec Engy Coop
LocationSoutheastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT
Initial Operation DateAugust 2014
Last Update Mar 2025
Annual Generation 913.0 MWh
Annual Consumption 9.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #10,683 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #423 out of 1,217 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #136 out of 150 Connecticut Power Plants
Ranked #8 out of 20 Connecticut Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants
Fuel Types Distillate Fuel Oil

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Backus Microgrid Project Details

Summary Information
Plant NameBackus Microgrid Project (59415)
Plant Address4 Matlack Avenue, Norwich, CT 6360
UtilityConnecticut Mun Elec Engy Coop (4180)
Latitude, Longitude41.54278, -72.09361
Generation Dates on FileAug 2014 to Mar 2025
Initial Operation DateAugust 2014
Annual Generation 913.0 MWh
Fuel Types Distillate Fuel Oil
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionNPCC
Balancing AuthorityISO New England Inc. (ISNE)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerCity of Norwich - (CT) (13831) CT
Grid Voltage 13.80 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator BMP1 Details Operating August 2014

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity2.5 MW
Winter Capacity2.5 MW
Minimum Load1.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator BMP2 Details Operating August 2014

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity2.5 MW
Winter Capacity2.5 MW
Minimum Load1.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator BMP3 Details Operating August 2014

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity2.5 MW
Winter Capacity2.5 MW
Minimum Load1.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator BMP4 Details Operating August 2014

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity2.5 MW
Winter Capacity2.5 MW
Minimum Load1.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Backus Microgrid Project Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
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