Bucknell University
Natural gas power plant in Union County, Pennsylvania. 5.9 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 generators, operated by Bucknell University.
Also known as Bucknell University Power plant · EIA plant 54333
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 5.9 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 2 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- October 1991First generator online
- Operator
- Bucknell UniversityEIA operator ID 2468
- Grid
- PJMBalancing authority PJM
- Price nodes
- 1 PJM nodeResource nodes with prices
- Location
- Union County, PA40.9550, −76.8788
- EIA plant ID
- 54333EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power Bucknell University produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
43.5 GWh
43,501 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
84.2%
2024: 83.3%
January to July 2026
25.2 GWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2025
31.1–44.6
GWh a year. Low 2020, high 2022
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | 37,577 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 40,774 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 39,814 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | 43,056 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 43,911 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 40,632 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 42,595 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 3,020 | Not reported | 1 of 12 |
| 2009 | 38,158 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 41,924 | 81.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 43,100 | 83.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 43,971 | 84.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 41,001 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 36,705 | 71.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 33,250 | 64.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 2,795 | 63.7% | 1 of 12 |
| 2017 | 37,850 | 73.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 36,194 | 70.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 34,709 | 67.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 31,129 | 60.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 38,173 | 73.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 44,551 | 86.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 42,688 | 82.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 43,190 | 83.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 43,501 | 84.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 25,231 | 84.0% | 7 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 · PJMEmissions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G001 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 4.7 | June 1998 |
| G502 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 1.2 | October 1991 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists Bucknell 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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Questions about Bucknell University
How much power does Bucknell University produce?
Bucknell University reported 43,501 MWh (43.5 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 84.2% capacity factor on 5.9 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 25.2 GWh, which is provisional.
Where is Bucknell University?
Bucknell University is in Union County, Pennsylvania, at 40.9550, −76.8788. It is in the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing area (PJM).
Who operates Bucknell University?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists Bucknell University as the operator (EIA operator ID 2468). The operator is not always the owner.
When did Bucknell University start operating?
Its first generator began operating in October 1991, according to EIA-860M.
Does InfraMap have power prices for Bucknell University?
Yes. InfraMap has PJM day-ahead and real-time prices at 1 price node linked to Bucknell University, 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)
- PJM day-ahead and real-time prices; node and hub assignments as of 2026-10-05
- Plant names from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
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