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Bridgeport Station
576 MW natural gas power plant · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
- Operating capacity
- 576 MW
- 2 generators
- Main fuel
- Natural gas
- First unit online
- 2019
- Generation, 2023
- 2.9 TWh
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 568
- Operator
- Generation Bridge II Connecticut, LLC
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Balancing authority
- ISNE
- Location
- 41.1706, -73.1844
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | Natural gas | 376 MW | Jun 2019 | Operating |
| 502Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | Natural gas | 201 MW | Jun 2019 | Operating |
Retired generators
Retired since 2010
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Retired | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3Conventional Steam Coal | Coal | 400 MW | Retired Jun 2021 | Retired |
| 2Petroleum Liquids | Petroleum | 163 MW | Retired Jan 2014 | Retired |
| 4Petroleum Liquids | Petroleum | 18.6 MW | Retired Oct 2021 | Retired |
Generation and emissions, 2023
EPA eGRID annual data
- Net generation
- 2.9 TWh
- Capacity factor
- 57.9%
- CO2 emissions
- 1.2 million tons
- CO2 emission rate
- 797 lb/MWh
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Energy Project | Natural gas | 520 MW | 0.1 mi |
| UB Fuel Cell | Natural gas | 1.4 MW | 0.7 mi |
| Wheelabrator Bridgeport | Biomass | 67.0 MW | 1.4 mi |
| Bridgeport Fuel Cell, LLC | Natural gas | 16.6 MW | 1.4 mi |
| Ui RCP Bridgeport Seaside | Natural gas | 5.0 MW | 1.5 mi |
| Fairfield University CHP Plant | Natural gas | 4.5 MW | 3.9 mi |
| Devon Station | Petroleum | 223 MW | 4.8 mi |
| GenConn Devon LLC | Petroleum | 242 MW | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can Bridgeport Station produce?
- Bridgeport Station has 576 MW of operating nameplate capacity across 2 generators as of August 2026.
- Who operates Bridgeport Station?
- EIA lists Generation Bridge II Connecticut, LLC as the operator of Bridgeport Station.
- How much electricity did Bridgeport Station generate?
- Bridgeport Station reported 2.9 TWh of net generation in 2023 and 1.2 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions, according to EPA eGRID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M (August 2026); U.S. EPA eGRID2023 · Data for August 2026