Central Power Plant
Power Road, Cranston, RI 2920Plant Summary Information
Central Power Plant is ranked #16 out of 96 power plants in Rhode Island in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Central Power Plant is comprised of 4 generators and generated 4.4 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Central Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | State of Rhode Island |
| Location | Providence County, RI |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1958 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 19.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 424.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,220 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,385 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #16 out of 96 Rhode Island Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 8 Rhode Island Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Central Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Central Power Plant (50621) |
| Plant Address | Power Road, Cranston, RI 2920 |
| Utility | State of Rhode Island (18000) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.74497, -71.45842 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1958 |
| Annual Generation | 19.2 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 | Providence Water Supply |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | The Narragansett Electric Co (13214) RI |
| Grid Voltage | 2.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Notes | National Grid |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN4 Details Standby August 1958
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | August 1958 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 0.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 0.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 2 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN5 Details Operating January 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 3.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 2.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 3.8 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN6 Details Operating January 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 3.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 2.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 3.8 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN7 Details Operating April 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2015 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Central Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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