Kendall Square Station
265 First Street, Cambridge, MA 2142Plant Summary Information
Kendall Square Station is ranked #5 out of 609 power plants in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Kendall Square Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 374.3 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.
| Plant Name | Kendall Square Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Kendall Green Energy, LLC |
| Location | Middlesex County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1949 |
| Last Update | May 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.5 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 16.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #603 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #381 out of 2,220 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5 out of 609 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 42 Massachusetts Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.1% |
| Previous Operators |
NRG Kendall LLC (2013 to 2013) Veolia - Kendall Green Energy (2014 to 2018) Kendall Green Energy, LLC (2019 to 2024) |
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Kendall Square Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Kendall Square Station (1595) |
| Plant Address | 265 First Street, Cambridge, MA 2142 |
| Utility | Kendall Green Energy, LLC (59528) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.3633, -71.0792 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1949 |
| Annual Generation | 1.5 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.1% |
| 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 | 99-20-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP CHP (3) |
| Water Source | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NSTAR Electric Company (54913) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | NSTAR GAS COMPANY |
| Pipeline Name | Algonquin Gas Transmission Company |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating August 1958
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 10349 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 10349 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 22.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1958 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator JET1 Details Operating September 1970
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 452 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 452 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 21.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 18 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 23 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1970 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN4 Details Operating December 2002
| 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 | 1672 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 1672 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 186.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 183.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 187.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| 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 | 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 | 182.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 187.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 182.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 187.1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Kendall Square Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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