Where is Altavista Power Station?

In Campbell 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 Altavista Power Station?

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

Who owns Altavista 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 Altavista 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 "Altavista 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 Altavista Power Station still running?

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

Altavista Power Station

Altavista Power Station is a 71 MW biomass power plant in Campbell 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: 10773

Where it is

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County: Campbell County, Virginia
Coordinates: 37.1187, -79.2735
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

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Altavista Power Station: FAQ

Where is Altavista Power Station?: In Campbell 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 Altavista Power Station?: 71 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Altavista 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 Altavista 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 "Altavista 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 Altavista Power Station still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.