Backus Microgrid Project— 10.4 MW Oil
Backus Microgrid Project is a 10.4 MW oil power plant in the United States, operated by Connecticut Mun Elec Engy Coop since 2014. Ranked #342 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 10.4 MW represents 0.03% of the United States' total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The largest oil plant in the United States is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making Backus 284 times smaller. Nearby plants include Millstone Nuclear Power Plant (2162.9 MW, Nuclear), Millstone (2162.9 MW, Nuclear), and Lake Road Generating Plant (840 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Connecticut, approximately 50 km southeast of Hartford.
12 years old
United States of America, North America
- 4,749. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #23,588 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,223 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
12 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Connecticut Mun Elec Engy Coop operates 10 plants totalling 136 MW
397 plants within 100 km, 19,681 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
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