Wesleyan University Cogen 1
280 William St., Middletown, CT 6459Plant Summary Information
Wesleyan University Cogen 1 is ranked #47 out of 51 natural gas power plants in Connecticut in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wesleyan University Cogen 1 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Wesleyan University Cogen 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wesleyan University |
| Location | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 49.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,929 out of 13,285 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,726 out of 2,215 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #87 out of 171 Connecticut Power Plants | |
| Ranked #47 out of 51 Connecticut Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Wesleyan University Cogen 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wesleyan University Cogen 1 (58158) |
| Plant Address | 280 William St., Middletown, CT 6459 |
| Utility | Wesleyan University (58131) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.55639, -72.65389 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2012 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 4.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | QF07-221 |
| 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 | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Connecticut Light & Power Co (4176) CT |
| Grid Voltage | 15.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | Algonquin Gas Transmission Company |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Wesleyan University Cogen 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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