Louisiana Tech University Power Plant
Natural gas power plant in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. 7.5 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 generator, operated by Louisiana Tech University.
Also known as EIA plant 54240
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 7.5 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 1 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- July 2004First generator online
- Operator
- Louisiana Tech UniversityEIA operator ID 11233
- Grid
- MISOBalancing authority MISO
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- Lincoln Parish, LA32.5256, −92.6497
- EIA plant ID
- 54240EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power Louisiana Tech University produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
48.9 GWh
48,888 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
74.4%
2024: 64.3%
January to July 2026
Not reported
Provisional. 0 of 7 months reported
Range, 2015 to 2025
42.3–48.9
GWh a year. Low 2024, high 2025
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | 24,076 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 32,000 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 23,321 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | 19,655 | Not reported | 6 of 12 |
| 2005 | 38,053 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 38,616 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 42,950 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 7,070 | Not reported | 2 of 12 |
| 2009 | 44,752 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 47,190 | 71.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 47,030 | 71.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 45,015 | 68.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 47,207 | 71.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 41,383 | 63.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 44,848 | 68.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 46,607 | 70.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 43,727 | 66.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 48,807 | 74.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 46,918 | 71.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 42,701 | 64.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 45,451 | 69.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 44,478 | 67.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 46,631 | 71.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 42,328 | 64.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 48,888 | 74.4% | 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 accountNo verified ISO price node is linked to this plant, or its price history could not load.
Emissions
Free · EPA CAMPDNo EPA emissions units are linked to this plant.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TG3 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 7.5 | July 2004 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists Louisiana Tech University 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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How much power does Louisiana Tech University Power Plant produce?
Louisiana Tech University Power Plant reported 48,888 MWh (48.9 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 74.4% capacity factor on 7.5 MW of nameplate capacity.
Where is Louisiana Tech University Power Plant?
Louisiana Tech University Power Plant is in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, at 32.5256, −92.6497. It is in the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. balancing area (MISO).
Who operates Louisiana Tech University Power Plant?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists Louisiana Tech University as the operator (EIA operator ID 11233). The operator is not always the owner.
When did Louisiana Tech University Power Plant start operating?
Its first generator began operating in July 2004, according to EIA-860M.
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)
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page