Where is Blue Ridge Generating?

In Estill County, Kentucky (KY). 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 Blue Ridge Generating?

2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Blue Ridge Generating?

EIA-860M names North American Biofuels, LLC 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 Blue Ridge Generating LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — North American Biofuels, LLC 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 "Blue Ridge Generating LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Blue Ridge Generating still running?

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

Blue Ridge Generating

Blue Ridge Generating is a 2 MW biomass power plant in Estill County, Kentucky, operated by North American Biofuels, LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside PJM. Its unit entered service in 2013.

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: 1.6 MW; 1.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2013
EIA plant ID: 59392

Where it is

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County: Estill County, Kentucky
Coordinates: 37.7411, -83.9889
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: North American Biofuels, LLC
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Landfill Gas
Status: Operating

Every plant North American Biofuels, LLC reports to EIA →

Blue Ridge Generating: FAQ

Where is Blue Ridge Generating?: In Estill County, Kentucky (KY). 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 Blue Ridge Generating?: 2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Blue Ridge Generating?: EIA-860M names North American Biofuels, LLC 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 Blue Ridge Generating LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — North American Biofuels, LLC 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 "Blue Ridge Generating LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Blue Ridge Generating still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.