R M Schahfer
R M Schahfer is a 1 GW coal power plant in Jasper County, Indiana, operated by Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1979 and 1986.
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
- 1,105 MW
- 877 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 4
- In service
- 1979–1986
- EIA plant ID
- 6085
Where it is
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- County
- Jasper County, Indiana
- Coordinates
- 41.2164, -87.0261
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co
- Primary energy source
- Coal
- Technologies
- Conventional Steam Coal, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
- Status
- Operating
This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Coal 847 MW, Natural gas 258 MW. It is filed here under Coal, the source with the most capacity.
R M Schahfer: FAQ
- Where is R M Schahfer?
- In Jasper County, Indiana (IN). 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 R M Schahfer?
- 1 GW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns R M Schahfer?
- EIA-860M names Northern Indiana Pub Serv 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 R M Schahfer LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Northern Indiana Pub Serv 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 "R M Schahfer LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is R M Schahfer still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.