Bridgeport Station
2 Atlantic Street, Bridgeport, CT 6604Plant Summary Information
Bridgeport Station is ranked #5 out of 156 power plants in Connecticut in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bridgeport Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 997.8 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Bridgeport Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Generation Bridge II Connecticut, LLC |
| Location | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1961 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 3.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 23.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #362 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #214 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5 out of 156 Connecticut Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 55 Connecticut Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
PSEG Power Connecticut LLC (2013 to 2021) Generation Bridge II Connecticut, LLC (2022 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bridgeport Station
Bridgeport Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bridgeport Station (568) |
| Plant Address | 2 Atlantic Street, Bridgeport, CT 6604 |
| Utility | Generation Bridge II Connecticut, LLC (65448) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.1706, -73.1844 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1961 |
| Annual Generation | 3.2 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 03-25-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Aquarion Water Co |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | United Illuminating Co (19497) CT |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 501 Details Operating June 2019
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | UN.BPT 5CC25 bhr5 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | UN.BPT 5CC25 bhr5 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 375.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 337 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 359 MW |
| Minimum Load | 155 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 337 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 359 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 337 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 345 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 502 Details Operating June 2019
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | UN.BPT 5CC25 bhr5 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | UN.BPT 5CC25 bhr5 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 200.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 145.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 149.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 82 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 145.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 149.6 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 145 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 145.8 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Bridgeport Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Elec & Gas Co | P O Box 57080 Park Plaza, T9B, Newark, NJ 7102 | Generator 2 | 100.00% |
| Public Service Elec & Gas Co | P O Box 57080 Park Plaza, T9B, Newark, NJ 7102 | Generator 3 | 100.00% |
| Public Service Elec & Gas Co | P O Box 57080 Park Plaza, T9B, Newark, NJ 7102 | Generator 4 | 100.00% |
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