Query
Princeton University Cogeneration
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Princeton University Cogeneration
Generated
2026-10-11T11:22:20.363Z

Briefing on Princeton University Cogeneration

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 11, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
32 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1996
Operating since
5
Generators
27.5%
Capacity factor
77 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Princeton University Cogeneration is a 32 MW Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine asset in PJM Interconnection, currently Operating.

Princeton University Cogeneration is reported in New Jersey since 1996 under Trustees of Princeton University. Available operating and financial measures include 27.5% capacity factor and 77 GWh annual generation; $28.8/MWh reported energy value.

Location
Mercer, New Jersey
Technology
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Solar Photovoltaic
Owner / parent
Trustees of Princeton University
Operator
Trustees of Princeton University
Grid
PJM Interconnection
Plant ID
58584

What stands out

1

Princeton University Cogeneration is a 32 MW Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine asset in New Jersey with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 27.5% capacity factor and 77 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $28.8/MWh energy value.

4

Latest linked story: “Geo-exchange, explained” (The Daily Princetonian, 2025-02-25).

Market and operating context

ISO / market
PJM Interconnection
Balancing authority
PJM Interconnection, LLC
NERC region
RFC
State rank
#1 of 356
National rank
#1562 of 7,971

Why it matters

For this asset in PJM Interconnection, operating status, generation, ownership, and linked events are the primary facts for performance and asset-level diligence. The exact chart and source-linked records below let the reader test those facts before moving to a deeper report.