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Wesleyan University Cogen 1

Wesleyan University Cogen 1 is a gas-fired internal combustion power generation facility located in Middletown, Connecticut. Operating under the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NERC) region, this plant has an operating capacity of 2.3 megawatts. It is situated within the ISO New England power control area and is managed by Wesleyan University, which serves as both the majority owner and holding company. The facility operates in an unregulated environment, contributing to the university’s energy needs while promoting sustainability initiatives.

Tech Type:

Internal Combustion

Plant Operator:

Wesleyan University

Regulatory Status:

Unregulated

Owner:

Wesleyan University

NERC Region Code:

Northeast Power Coordinating Council

Power Control Area:

ISO New England

Connected Utility:

Northeast Power Coordinating Council

Water Source:

Operating Capacity (MW):

2.3

Year First Unit in Service:

2009

Fuel Type:

Gas

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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