Central Energy Plant USU
Natural gas power plant in Cache County, Utah. 5 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 generator, operated by Utah State University.
Also known as EIA plant 58139
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 5 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 1 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- August 2004First generator online
- Operator
- Utah State UniversityEIA operator ID 19663
- Grid
- PACEBalancing authority PACE
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- Cache County, UT41.7486, −111.8117
- EIA plant ID
- 58139EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power Central Energy Plant USU produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
23.2 GWh
23,222 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
53.0%
2024: 66.1%
January to July 2026
13.1 GWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2025
23.2–39.0
GWh a year. Low 2025, high 2016
| 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 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2012 | 37,802 | 86.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 40,127 | 91.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 38,890 | 88.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 37,174 | 84.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 39,037 | 88.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 27,825 | 63.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 32,723 | 74.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 33,513 | 76.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 31,368 | 71.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 25,176 | 57.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 3,026 | 84.1% | 1 of 12 |
| 2023 | 26,102 | 59.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 29,016 | 66.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 23,222 | 53.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 13,129 | 51.6% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TURBI | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 5.0 | August 2004 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists Utah 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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How much power does Central Energy Plant USU produce?
Central Energy Plant USU reported 23,222 MWh (23.2 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 53.0% capacity factor on 5 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 13.1 GWh, which is provisional.
Where is Central Energy Plant USU?
Central Energy Plant USU is in Cache County, Utah, at 41.7486, −111.8117. It is in the PacifiCorp - East balancing area (PACE).
Who operates Central Energy Plant USU?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists Utah State University as the operator (EIA operator ID 19663). The operator is not always the owner.
When did Central Energy Plant USU start operating?
Its first generator began operating in August 2004, 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