Princeton Energy Center, LLC

3 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 8536

Plant Summary Information

Princeton Energy Center, LLC is ranked #49 out of 390 power plants in New Jersey in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Princeton Energy Center, LLC generated 6.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Princeton Energy Center, LLC
Utility Name	Princeton Energy Center LLC
Location	Middlesex County, NJ
Initial Operation Date	October 2012
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	26.0 GWh
Annual Consumption	299.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,039 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,319 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #49 out of 390 New Jersey Power Plants
Ranked #36 out of 54 New Jersey Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 99.4% Solar : 0.6%

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Princeton Energy Center, LLC (61822)
Plant Address	3 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 8536
Utility	Princeton Energy Center LLC (61440)
Latitude, Longitude	40.33984, -74.62393
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2017 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	October 2012
Annual Generation	26.0 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 99.4% Solar : 0.6%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	pending
FERC Small Power Producer Status	Yes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number	pending
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	RFC
Balancing Authority	PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS Code	Hospitals (622)
Sector	Commercial CHP (5)
Water Source	NA
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Public Service Elec & Gas Co (15477) NJ
Grid Voltage	15.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC GAS CO
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	4.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	4.4 MW
Winter Capacity	4.4 MW
Minimum Load	2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 2012
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	December 2012
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	December 2012
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	December 2012
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Solar Details
Fixed Tilt	Yes
Azimuth Angle	283
Tilt Angle	1
DC Net Capacity	0.2 MW
Crystalline Silicon	Yes
Net Metering Agreement	No
Virtual Net Metering Agreement	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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