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GAS POWER PLANTSVanderbilt University Power Plant
Vanderbilt University Power Plant is a 13.5 MW operating gas power plant in Davidson County, Tennessee, operated by Vanderbilt University.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT3 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 7.2 MW | |
| GT1B | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 6.3 MW | |
| GT2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 5.2 MW | Out of service long-term |
| GEN1 | Conventional Steam Coal | 6.5 MW | Retired |
| GT1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 5.2 MW | Retired |
| GEN2 | Conventional Steam Coal | 4.5 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Vanderbilt University
- Location
- Davidson County, Tennessee
- Balancing authority
- TVA
- Sector
- Commercial CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 13.5 MW
Out of service: 5.2 MW
Retired: 16.2 MW - First unit online
- Nov 1988
- EIA plant ID
- 52048
Location
36.1459, -86.8038
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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