Block Island
100 Ocean Ave, Block Island, RI 2807Plant Summary Information
Block Island is ranked #5 out of 5 distillate fuel oil power plants in Rhode Island in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Block Island is comprised of 4 generators and generated 44.0 MWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Block Island |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Block Island Utility District |
| Location | Washington County, RI |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 57.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 820 MMBtu |
| Ranked #13,011 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #927 out of 1,239 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #107 out of 107 Rhode Island Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 5 Rhode Island Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Previous Operator |
Block Island Power Co (2013 to 2018) Block Island Utility District (2019 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Block Island
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Block Island Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Block Island (6567) |
| Plant Address | 100 Ocean Ave, Block Island, RI 2807 |
| Utility | Block Island Utility District (1857) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.17556, -71.5711 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Annual Generation | 57.0 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 | No BA (NA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Out of Service |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Block Island Power Co (1857) RI |
| Grid Voltage | 2.40 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 23 Details Standby July 2001
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2001 |
| 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 |
Generator 24 Details Standby April 2002
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2002 |
| 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 |
Generator 25 Details Standby March 2006
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2006 |
| 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 |
Generator 27 Details Standby June 2018
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2018 |
| 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 |
Block Island Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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