Where is Mead Coated Board?

In Russell County, Alabama (AL). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Mead Coated Board?

121 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Mead Coated Board?

EIA-860M names Mead Coated Board Inc as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Mead Coated Board LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Mead Coated Board Inc here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Mead Coated Board LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Mead Coated Board still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Mead Coated Board

Mead Coated Board is a 121 MW biomass power plant in Russell County, Alabama, operated by Mead Coated Board Inc. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1966 and 1998.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 120.5 MW; 116.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1966–1998
EIA plant ID: 54802

Where it is

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County: Russell County, Alabama
Coordinates: 32.1761, -85.0272
Balancing authority: SOCO
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Mead Coated Board Inc
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Biomass 96 MW, Natural gas 25 MW. It is filed here under Biomass, the source with the most capacity.

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Mead Coated Board: FAQ

Where is Mead Coated Board?: In Russell County, Alabama (AL). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Mead Coated Board?: 121 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Mead Coated Board?: EIA-860M names Mead Coated Board Inc as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Mead Coated Board LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Mead Coated Board Inc here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Mead Coated Board LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Mead Coated Board still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.