UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside

7 Barnum Dyke Road, Bridgeport, CT 6604

Plant Summary Information

UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside is ranked #36 out of 52 natural gas power plants in Connecticut in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside generated 4.9 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.

Plant Name	UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside
Utility Name	United Illuminating Co
Location	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT
Initial Operation Date	November 2015
Last Update	May 2026
Annual Generation	17.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	171.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,508 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,469 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #53 out of 168 Connecticut Power Plants
Ranked #36 out of 52 Connecticut Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 84.7% Solar : 15.3%

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UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside (60054)
Plant Address	7 Barnum Dyke Road, Bridgeport, CT 6604
Utility	United Illuminating Co (19497)
Latitude, Longitude	41.15759, -73.20808
Generation Dates on File	Nov 2015 to May 2026
Initial Operation Date	November 2015
Annual Generation	17.5 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 84.7% Solar : 15.3%

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	Municipality
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)	SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT GAS COMPANY
Pipeline Name	Algonquin Gas Transmission Company IROQUOIS GAS TRANSMISSION SYS LP
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator BPFC Details Operating November 2015

Technology	Other Natural Gas
Prime Mover	Fuel Cell
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	4004
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	4004
Nameplate Capacity	2.8 MW
Summer Capacity	2.5 MW
Winter Capacity	2.5 MW
Minimum Load	2.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 2015
Planned Retirement	November 2035
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator BPPV Details Operating April 2016

Technology	Solar Photovoltaic
Prime Mover	Photovoltaic
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	4004
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	4004
Nameplate Capacity	2.2 MW
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	Yes

Uprate Or Derate Completed	April 2025
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 2016
Planned Retirement	April 2036
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Solar
Multiple Fuels	No

Solar Details
Single Axis Tracking	Yes
Azimuth Angle	180
Tilt Angle	20
DC Net Capacity	2.8 MW
Crystalline Silicon	Yes
Net Metering Agreement	No
Virtual Net Metering Agreement	No

UI RCP Bridgeport Seaside Plant Owners

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

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