In Summit County, Ohio (OH). 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 Akron WRF?

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

EIA-860M names City of Akron - (OH) 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 Akron WRF LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Akron - (OH) 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 "Akron WRF LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Akron WRF still running?

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

Akron WRF

Akron WRF is a 2 MW biomass power plant in Summit County, Ohio, operated by City of Akron - (OH). EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service in 2014.

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: 1.8 MW; 1.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2014
EIA plant ID: 58980

Where it is

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County: Summit County, Ohio
Coordinates: 41.1533, -81.5689
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Akron - (OH)
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Other Waste Biomass
Status: Operating

Every plant City of Akron - (OH) reports to EIA →

Akron WRF: FAQ

Where is Akron WRF?: In Summit County, Ohio (OH). 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 Akron WRF?: 2 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Akron WRF?: EIA-860M names City of Akron - (OH) 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 Akron WRF LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Akron - (OH) 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 "Akron WRF LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Akron WRF still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.