Central Utility Plant Cincinnati
Natural gas power plant in Hamilton County, Ohio. 47.2 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 generators, operated by University of Cincinnati.
Also known as EIA plant 57908
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 47.2 MWNatural gas 45.3 · Oil 1.9
- Generators
- 4 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- June 2004First generator online
- Operator
- University of CincinnatiEIA operator ID 57281
- Grid
- PJMBalancing authority PJM
- Price nodes
- 1 PJM nodeResource nodes with prices
- Location
- Hamilton County, OH39.1345, −84.5094
- EIA plant ID
- 57908EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power Central Utility Plant Cincinnati produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
215 GWh
214,508 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
51.9%
2024: 57.0%
January to July 2026
133 GWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2025
85.2–236.5
GWh a year. Low 2015, 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 | 171,040 | 41.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 226,689 | 54.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 138,959 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 61,184 | 14.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 85,150 | 20.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 172,186 | 41.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 203,335 | 49.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 196,116 | 47.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 199,244 | 48.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 194,193 | 46.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 218,831 | 52.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 206,348 | 49.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 225,959 | 54.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 236,508 | 57.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 214,508 | 51.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 133,214 | 55.5% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTG1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 11.9 | June 2004 |
| CTG2 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 11.9 | June 2004 |
| P005 | Petroleum Liquids | 1.9 | June 2004 |
| STG | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 21.5 | June 2004 |
Ownership and offtake
ProOwnership and offtake are part of Pro
Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists University of Cincinnati 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 Central Utility Plant Cincinnati
How much power does Central Utility Plant Cincinnati produce?
Central Utility Plant Cincinnati reported 214,508 MWh (215 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 51.9% capacity factor on 47.2 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 133 GWh, which is provisional.
Where is Central Utility Plant Cincinnati?
Central Utility Plant Cincinnati is in Hamilton County, Ohio, at 39.1345, −84.5094. It is in the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing area (PJM).
Who operates Central Utility Plant Cincinnati?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists University of Cincinnati as the operator (EIA operator ID 57281). The operator is not always the owner.
When did Central Utility Plant Cincinnati start operating?
Its first generator began operating in June 2004, according to EIA-860M.
Does InfraMap have power prices for Central Utility Plant Cincinnati?
Yes. InfraMap has PJM day-ahead and real-time prices at 1 price node linked to Central Utility Plant Cincinnati, 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
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page