J C McNeil

111 Intervale Road, Burlington, VT 5401

Plant Summary Information

J C McNeil is ranked #17 out of 146 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 62.1 GWh during the 3-month period between January 2026 to April 2026.

Plant Name	J C McNeil
Utility Name	City of Burlington Electric - (VT)
Location	Chittenden County, VT
Initial Operation Date	June 1984
Last Update	Apr 2026
Annual Generation	224.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	3.4 M MMBtu
Ranked #2,391 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #17 out of 146 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1 out of 114 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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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 Apr 2026
Initial Operation Date	June 1984
Annual Generation	224.4 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

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

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

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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