Backus Microgrid Project
4 Matlack Avenue, Norwich, CT 6360Plant Summary Information
Backus Microgrid Project is ranked #10 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 190.0 MWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Backus Microgrid Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Connecticut Mun Elec Engy Coop |
| Location | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2014 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 653.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,674 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #496 out of 1,246 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #146 out of 161 Connecticut Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 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 Name | Backus Microgrid Project (59415) |
| Plant Address | 4 Matlack Avenue, Norwich, CT 6360 |
| Utility | Connecticut Mun Elec Engy Coop (4180) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.54278, -72.09361 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2014 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 653.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Norwich - (CT) (13831) CT |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BMP1 Details Operating August 2014
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2014 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator BMP2 Details Operating August 2014
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2014 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator BMP3 Details Operating August 2014
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2014 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator BMP4 Details Operating August 2014
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2014 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Backus Microgrid Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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