Oregon State University Energy Center
Natural gas power plant in Benton County, Oregon. 5.5 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 generator, operated by Oregon State University.
Also known as EIA plant 57653
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 5.5 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 1 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- June 2010First generator online
- Operator
- Oregon State UniversityEIA operator ID 56968
- Grid
- BPATBalancing authority BPAT
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- Benton County, OR44.5643, −123.2891
- EIA plant ID
- 57653EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power Oregon State University produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
33.3 GWh
33,285 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
Not reported
2024: 80.5%
January to July 2026
14.8 GWh
Provisional. 4 of 7 months reported
Range, 2015 to 2025
33.3–45.9
GWh a year. Low 2025, high 2024
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2002 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2003 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2004 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2005 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2006 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2007 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2008 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2009 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2010 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2011 | 38,991 | 68.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 3,156 | 65.3% | 1 of 12 |
| 2013 | 45,319 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 41,502 | 72.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 41,946 | 73.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 36,283 | 63.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 40,312 | 70.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 44,050 | 77.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 43,702 | 76.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 43,611 | 76.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 42,995 | 75.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 40,226 | 70.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 35,445 | 62.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 45,937 | 80.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 33,285 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 14,843 | Not reported | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTG | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 5.5 | June 2010 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists Oregon State 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 Oregon State University
How much power does Oregon State University Energy Center produce?
Oregon State University Energy Center reported 33,285 MWh (33.3 GWh) of net generation in 2025. From January to July 2026 it reported 14.8 GWh, which is provisional.
Where is Oregon State University Energy Center?
Oregon State University Energy Center is in Benton County, Oregon, at 44.5643, −123.2891. It is in the Bonneville Power Administration balancing area (BPAT).
Who operates Oregon State University Energy Center?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists Oregon State University as the operator (EIA operator ID 56968). The operator is not always the owner.
When did Oregon State University Energy Center start operating?
Its first generator began operating in June 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