PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/50621
EIA plant 50621
Cranston · Providence · RI
Central Power Plant
Operated by State of Rhode Island
Published location
Where is Central Power Plant?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
41.744973, -71.458415
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,535 MWh |
| 2 | 1,388 MWh |
| 3 | 1,423 MWh |
| 4 | 1,406 MWh |
| 5 | 1,654 MWh |
| 6 | 1,812 MWh |
| 7 | 2,087 MWh |
| 8 | 1,948 MWh |
| 9 | 1,646 MWh |
| 10 | 1,478 MWh |
| 11 | 1,269 MWh |
| 12 | 1,470 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN5 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 3.5 | OP |
| GEN6 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 3.5 | OP |
| GEN4 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | NG | 2 | SB |
| GEN7 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | NG | 2 | OP |
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Identity, technology and limitations
EIA plant ID
50621
Sector
Commercial CHP
Water source
Providence Water Supply
Data edition
2024-final