New York University Central Plant
Natural gas power plant in New York County, New York. 13.5 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 generators, operated by New York University.
Also known as EIA plant 54808
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 13.5 MWNatural gas 11.0 · Oil 2.5
- Generators
- 3 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- December 2010First generator online
- Operator
- New York UniversityEIA operator ID 13491
- Grid
- NYISOBalancing authority NYIS
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- New York County, NY40.7899, −73.9233
- EIA plant ID
- 54808EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power New York University Central Plant produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
24.5 GWh
24,530 MWh, final. 4 of 12 months reported
Capacity factor, 2025
Not reported
2024: Not reported
January to July 2026
Not reported
Provisional. 0 of 7 months reported
Range, 2015 to 2023
74.1–99.3
GWh a year. Low 2021, high 2015
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | 24,916 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 25,520 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 22,401 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2005 | 29,747 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 28,028 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 28,790 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 21,946 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 16,388 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2011 | 0 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2013 | 99,311 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 95,268 | 57.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 99,284 | 59.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 97,009 | 58.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 90,659 | 54.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 92,994 | 55.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 92,787 | 55.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 18,188 | Not reported | 4 of 12 |
| 2021 | 74,077 | 63.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 75,001 | 63.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 74,191 | 63.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 56,316 | Not reported | 9 of 12 |
| 2025 | 24,530 | Not reported | 4 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE1 | Petroleum Liquids | 2.5 | September 2025 |
| GT1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 5.5 | December 2010 |
| GT2 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 5.5 | December 2010 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists New York 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 New York University Central Plant produce?
New York University Central Plant reported 24,530 MWh (24.5 GWh) of net generation in 2025. 4 of 12 months were reported for 2025.
Where is New York University Central Plant?
New York University Central Plant is in New York County, New York, at 40.7899, −73.9233. It is in the New York Independent System Operator balancing area (NYIS).
Who operates New York University Central Plant?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists New York University as the operator (EIA operator ID 13491). The operator is not always the owner.
When did New York University Central Plant start operating?
Its first generator began operating in December 2010, 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