Medical Area Total Energy Plant

The Medical Area Total Energy Plant, in Boston, Massachusetts, is a gas-fired co-generation[1] power plant providing steam, chilled water, and electricity to the Longwood Medical Area.

Medical Area Total Energy Plant
MATEP as seen from Brookline Avenue
CountryUnited States of America
LocationBrookline, Massachusetts
Coordinates42°20′13″N 71°06′30″W
StatusCommissioned
Commission date1978
Construction cost$350 million
Owner(s)Longwood Energy Partners
Operator(s)ENGIE North America, Axium Infrastructure
Thermal power station
Primary fuelNatural gas
Chimneys1
Cooling towers8
Cogeneration?Yes
Power generation
Units operational2 (steam turbines)
Capacity factor88 MW
External links
Websitehttps://www.matep.com

Proposed in 1974 and completed in 1986, the facility encountered fierce community opposition and cost $350 million$310 million more than the originally projected $40 million.

References

  1. "MATEP LLC - System Design & Benefits". www.matep.com. Retrieved 2022-09-23.

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