UI RCP New Haven Fuel Cell
581 Connecticut Avenue, New Haven, CT 6512Plant Summary Information
UI RCP New Haven Fuel Cell is ranked #32 out of 53 natural gas power plants in Connecticut in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
UI RCP New Haven Fuel Cell is comprised of 1 generator and generated 5.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | UI RCP New Haven Fuel Cell |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | United Illuminating Co |
| Location | South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 15.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 149.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,597 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,445 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #54 out of 161 Connecticut Power Plants | |
| Ranked #32 out of 53 Connecticut Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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UI RCP New Haven Fuel Cell Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | UI RCP New Haven Fuel Cell (60040) |
| Plant Address | 581 Connecticut Avenue, New Haven, CT 6512 |
| Utility | United Illuminating Co (19497) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.2888, -72.89862 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2015 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 15.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | No |
| 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 |
Generator NHFC Details Operating August 2015
| Technology | Other Natural Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Fuel Cell |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2015 |
| Planned Retirement | August 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
UI RCP New Haven Fuel Cell Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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