University of Tennessee Steam Plant
Natural gas power plant in Knox County, Tennessee. 5 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 generator, operated by University of Tennessee.
Also known as EIA plant 55036
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 5 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 1 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- June 1996First generator online
- Operator
- University of TennesseeEIA operator ID 21466
- Grid
- TVABalancing authority TVA
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- Knox County, TN35.9492, −83.9261
- EIA plant ID
- 55036EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power University of Tennessee Steam Plant produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
33.4 GWh
33,385 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
76.2%
2024: 80.6%
January to July 2026
18.3 GWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2025
25.8–35.4
GWh a year. Low 2015, high 2024
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | 3,626 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 8,780 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 159 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | 49 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 0 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 66 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 1 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 1 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 14,675 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 20,644 | 47.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 34,071 | 77.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 33,851 | 77.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 35,041 | 80.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 32,413 | 74.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 25,804 | 58.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 33,362 | 76.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 34,756 | 79.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 34,835 | 79.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 31,620 | 72.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 35,135 | 80.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 31,525 | 72.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 28,582 | 65.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 34,215 | 78.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 35,419 | 80.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 33,385 | 76.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 18,274 | 71.8% | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 5.0 | June 1996 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists University of Tennessee 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 University of Tennessee Steam Plant produce?
University of Tennessee Steam Plant reported 33,385 MWh (33.4 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 76.2% capacity factor on 5 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 18.3 GWh, which is provisional.
Where is University of Tennessee Steam Plant?
University of Tennessee Steam Plant is in Knox County, Tennessee, at 35.9492, −83.9261. It is in the Tennessee Valley Authority balancing area (TVA).
Who operates University of Tennessee Steam Plant?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists University of Tennessee as the operator (EIA operator ID 21466). The operator is not always the owner.
When did University of Tennessee Steam Plant start operating?
Its first generator began operating in June 1996, 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