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GAS POWER PLANTSCapitol District Energy Center
Capitol District Energy Center is a 70.5 MW retired gas power plant in Hartford County, Connecticut, operated by Capitol District Energy Center.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingOct 1988 (completed)
- ClosedMar 2021 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTG | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 40 MW | Retired |
| STG | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 31 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Capitol District Energy Center
- Location
- Hartford County, Connecticut
- Balancing authority
- ISNE
- Sector
- IPP CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 70.5 MW
- First unit online
- Oct 1988
- EIA plant ID
- 50498
Location
41.7639, -72.6925
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem