Where is Hopewell Power Station?

In Hopewell City County, Virginia (VA). 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 Hopewell Power Station?

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

Who owns Hopewell Power Station?

EIA-860M names Virginia Electric & Power Co 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 Hopewell Power Station LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Virginia Electric & Power Co 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 "Hopewell Power Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Hopewell Power Station still running?

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

Hopewell Power Station

Hopewell Power Station is a 71 MW biomass power plant in Hopewell City County, Virginia, operated by Virginia Electric & Power Co. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside PJM. Its unit entered service in 1992.

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: 71.1 MW; 51 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 1992
EIA plant ID: 10771

Where it is

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County: Hopewell City County, Virginia
Coordinates: 37.2978, -77.283
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Virginia Electric & Power Co
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
Status: Operating

Every plant Virginia Electric & Power Co reports to EIA →

Hopewell Power Station: FAQ

Where is Hopewell Power Station?: In Hopewell City County, Virginia (VA). 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 Hopewell Power Station?: 71 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Hopewell Power Station?: EIA-860M names Virginia Electric & Power Co 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 Hopewell Power Station LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Virginia Electric & Power Co 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 "Hopewell Power Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Hopewell Power Station still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.