J C McNeil
111 Intervale Road, Burlington, VT 5401Plant Summary Information
J C McNeil is ranked #18 out of 155 wood/wood waste solids power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
J C McNeil is comprised of 1 generator and generated 68.5 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | J C McNeil |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Burlington Electric - (VT) |
| Location | Chittenden County, VT |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1984 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 202.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,336 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #18 out of 155 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 109 Vermont Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 3 Vermont Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for J C McNeil
J C McNeil Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | J C McNeil (589) |
| Plant Address | 111 Intervale Road, Burlington, VT 5401 |
| Utility | City of Burlington Electric - (VT) (2548) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.4917, -73.20806 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1984 |
| Annual Generation | 202.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8% |
| 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 | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Green Mountain Power Corp (7601) VT |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | VERMONT GAS SYSTEMS INC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1984
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 474 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 474 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 52 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 54 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1984 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 52 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 54 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 15 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 15 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
J C McNeil Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| City of Burlington Electric - (VT) | 585 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 5401 | 50.00% |
| Green Mountain Power Corp | 163 Acorn Lane, Colchester, VT 5446 | 31.00% |
| Vermont Public Power Supply Authority | 5195 Waterbury-Stowe Road, Waterbury Center, VT 5677 | 19.00% |
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