UB Fuel Cell
446 University Ave., Bridgeport, CT 6604Plant Summary Information
UB Fuel Cell is ranked #44 out of 52 natural gas power plants in Connecticut in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
UB Fuel Cell is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | UB Fuel Cell |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | UB Fuel Cell |
| Location | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 10.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 92.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,219 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,556 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #68 out of 168 Connecticut Power Plants | |
| Ranked #44 out of 52 Connecticut Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Clearway Energy, Inc (2019 to 2021) UB Fuel Cell (2022 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for UB Fuel Cell
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UB Fuel Cell Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | UB Fuel Cell (63438) |
| Plant Address | 446 University Ave., Bridgeport, CT 6604 |
| Utility | UB Fuel Cell (65296) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.16504, -73.19606 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2019 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 10.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | QF15-300-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | United Illuminating Co (19497) CT |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CONNECTICUT NAT GAS CORP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator UBFC1 Details Operating April 2015
| Technology | Other Natural Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Fuel Cell |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2015 |
|---|---|
| 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 | OVER |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
UB Fuel Cell Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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