PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/68493
EIA plant 68493
Amherst · Hampshire · MA
Central Heating Plant
Operated by University of Massachusetts Amherst
Published location
Where is Central Heating 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.
42.390084, -72.537141
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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 | 9,700 MWh |
| 2 | 6,414 MWh |
| 3 | 5,504 MWh |
| 4 | 6,114 MWh |
| 5 | 5,422 MWh |
| 6 | 8,074 MWh |
| 7 | 15,233 MWh |
| 8 | 10,861 MWh |
| 9 | 6,430 MWh |
| 10 | 9,255 MWh |
| 11 | 11,300 MWh |
| 12 | 9,732 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTG | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 11 | OP |
| STG2 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | NG | 4 | OP |
| STG1 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | NG | 2.1 | OP |
| BAT2 | Batteries | MWH | 2 | OP |
| BAT1 | Batteries | MWH | 1.3 | OP |
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Identity, technology and limitations
EIA plant ID
68493
Sector
Commercial CHP
Water source
Municipality
Data edition
2024-final