Where is Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill?

In Lincoln County, Wisconsin (WI). 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 Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill?

19 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill?

EIA-860M names PCA-Tomahawk Mill 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 Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — PCA-Tomahawk Mill 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 "Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill still running?

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

Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill

Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill is a 19 MW biomass power plant in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, operated by PCA-Tomahawk Mill. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1920 and 1978.

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: 18.7 MW; 14.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1920–1978
EIA plant ID: 50476

Where it is

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County: Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 45.4431, -89.7342
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: PCA-Tomahawk Mill
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric, Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Biomass 16 MW, Hydro 3 MW. It is filed here under Biomass, the source with the most capacity.

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Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill: FAQ

Where is Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill?: In Lincoln County, Wisconsin (WI). 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 Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill?: 19 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill?: EIA-860M names PCA-Tomahawk Mill 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 Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — PCA-Tomahawk Mill 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 "Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.