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OIL-FIRED POWER PLANTSBackus Microgrid Project
Backus Microgrid Project is a 10.4 MW operating oil-fired power plant in New London County, Connecticut, operated by Connecticut Mun Elec Engy Coop.
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Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMP1 | Petroleum Liquids | 2.6 MW | |
| BMP2 | Petroleum Liquids | 2.6 MW | |
| BMP3 | Petroleum Liquids | 2.6 MW | |
| BMP4 | Petroleum Liquids | 2.6 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Connecticut Mun Elec Engy Coop
- Location
- New London County, Connecticut
- Balancing authority
- ISNE
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 10.4 MW
- First unit online
- Aug 2014
- EIA plant ID
- 59415
Location
41.5428, -72.0936
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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