Cornell University Central Heat
Natural gas power plant in Tompkins County, New York. 35.7 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 generators, operated by Cornell University - CHP.
Also known as EIA plant 50368
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 35.7 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 3 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- October 1988First generator online
- Operator
- Cornell University - CHPEIA operator ID 21508
- Grid
- NYISOBalancing authority NYIS
- Price nodes
- 1 NYISO nodeResource nodes with prices
- Location
- Tompkins County, NY42.4428, −76.4764
- EIA plant ID
- 50368EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power Cornell University Central Heat produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
230 GWh
229,817 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
66.4%
2024: 64.1%
January to July 2026
Not reported
Provisional. 0 of 7 months reported
Range, 2015 to 2025
207.6–261.9
GWh a year. Low 2022, high 2018
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | 29,570 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 30,242 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 29,403 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | 28,238 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 25,891 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 23,283 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 24,415 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 21,413 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 31,650 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 190,784 | 58.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 207,024 | 63.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 203,572 | 61.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 210,013 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 92,246 | 85.4% | 4 of 12 |
| 2015 | 258,147 | 74.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 259,517 | 74.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 251,584 | 72.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 261,867 | 75.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 242,624 | 70.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 232,395 | 67.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 210,970 | 61.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 207,554 | 60.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 216,689 | 62.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 222,435 | 64.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 229,817 | 66.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 7 |
* 2026 covers January to July and is provisional. Capacity factor is net generation divided by nameplate capacity times the hours of each reported month.
Power prices and basis
Free account · NYISOEmissions
Free · EPA CAMPDCO₂, 2025
Not reported
US short tons. 2024: Not reported
SO₂, 2025
Not reported
US short tons
NOx, 2025
3
US short tons
0 of 2 EPA units reported CO₂ in 2025 (CT1, CT2), matched to EIA plant 50368 through the EPA–EIA crosswalk.
Water use
Free · EIA-923 cooling, USGSNo EIA cooling-water record for this plant in 2024.
Generators
Free · EIA-860M| Generator | Technology | Nameplate MW | Online since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 15.0 | December 2009 |
| CT2 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 15.0 | December 2009 |
| TG2 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 5.7 | October 1988 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists Cornell University - CHP as the operator, which is not always the owner.
Modeled data
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Generation potential vs reported
Monthly potential at seasonal net capability, next to EIA-923 output. Shows how much of the plant's capability was used.
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Questions about Cornell University Central Heat
How much power does Cornell University Central Heat produce?
Cornell University Central Heat reported 229,817 MWh (230 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 66.4% capacity factor on 35.7 MW of nameplate capacity.
Where is Cornell University Central Heat?
Cornell University Central Heat is in Tompkins County, New York, at 42.4428, −76.4764. It is in the New York Independent System Operator balancing area (NYIS).
Who operates Cornell University Central Heat?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists Cornell University - CHP as the operator (EIA operator ID 21508). The operator is not always the owner.
When did Cornell University Central Heat start operating?
Its first generator began operating in October 1988, according to EIA-860M.
Does InfraMap have power prices for Cornell University Central Heat?
Yes. InfraMap has NYISO day-ahead and real-time prices at 1 price node linked to Cornell University Central Heat, with the hub price and node-to-hub basis. Prices are free with an InfraMap account; pricing node names are part of InfraMap Pro.
Sources
- EIA-860 2025 (final) and EIA-860M August 2026: plant, generators, capacity, operator and location
- EIA-923 monthly net generation, 2000 to July 2026 (2026 provisional)
- EPA CAMPD annual emissions through the EPA–EIA crosswalk, 1995 to 2025
- NYISO day-ahead and real-time prices; node and hub assignments as of 2026-10-05
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page