CPV Towantic Energy Center
Woodruff Hill Road, Oxford, CT 6478Plant Summary Information
CPV Towantic Energy Center is ranked #3 out of 158 power plants in Connecticut in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
CPV Towantic Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.2 TWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.
| Plant Name | CPV Towantic Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | CPV Towantic, LLC |
| Location | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2018 |
| Last Update | Apr 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 38.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #205 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #93 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 158 Connecticut Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 53 Connecticut Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for CPV Towantic Energy Center
CPV Towantic Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | CPV Towantic Energy Center (56047) |
| Plant Address | Woodruff Hill Road, Oxford, CT 6478 |
| Utility | CPV Towantic, LLC (19002) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.48124, -73.12311 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2018 to Apr 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 5.3 TWh |
| 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | EG16-34-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | N/A |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Connecticut Light & Power Co (4176) CT |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | ALGONQUIN GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating May 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | UN.TOWANTIC1A.0TO1A |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | UN.TOWANTIC1A.0TO1A |
| Nameplate Capacity | 280.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 246.56 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 288 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | 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 | 259.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 288 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 223 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 266.73 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 |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating May 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | UN.TOWANTIC1B.0TO1B |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | UN.TOWANTIC1B.0TO1B |
| Nameplate Capacity | 280.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 246.56 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 288 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | 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 | 253.49 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 288 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 223.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 255.36 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 |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator STG Details Operating May 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 280.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 282.49 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 293 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| 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 | 281.98 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 293 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 221.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 194.32 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 |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
CPV Towantic Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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