Boston Medical Center CHP Plant
850 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 2118Plant Summary Information
Boston Medical Center CHP Plant is ranked #30 out of 44 natural gas power plants in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Boston Medical Center CHP Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Boston Medical Center CHP Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Boston Medical Center |
| Location | Suffolk County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2017 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 14.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 170.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,778 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,485 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #55 out of 648 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #30 out of 44 Massachusetts Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Boston Medical Center CHP Plant
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Boston Medical Center CHP Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Boston Medical Center CHP Plant (61186) |
| Plant Address | 850 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 2118 |
| Utility | Boston Medical Center (60816) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.33465, -71.07417 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2017 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 14.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Hospitals (622) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NSTAR Electric Company (54913) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | BOSTON GAS CO DBA NATIONAL GRID |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator COGEN Details Operating April 2017
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator BATT Details Operating April 2023
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| 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 |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 0.6 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 0.6 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 13.4 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Voltage Or Reactive Power Support | Yes |
| Backup Power | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | No |
| Support T D Asset | No |
Boston Medical Center CHP Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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