Where is Painesville?

In Lake 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 Painesville?

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

Who owns Painesville?

EIA-860M names City of Painesville - (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 Painesville LLC?

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

Is Painesville still running?

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

Painesville

Painesville is a 56 MW coal power plant in Lake County, Ohio, operated by City of Painesville - (OH). EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1949 and 2010.

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: 55.5 MW; 48.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1949–2010
EIA plant ID: 2936

Where it is

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County: Lake County, Ohio
Coordinates: 41.7265, -81.254
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Painesville - (OH)
Primary energy source: Coal
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (3) · Standby/Backup (2)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Coal 54 MW, Petroleum 2 MW. It is filed here under Coal, the source with the most capacity.

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Painesville: FAQ

Where is Painesville?: In Lake 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 Painesville?: 56 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Painesville?: EIA-860M names City of Painesville - (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 Painesville LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Painesville - (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 "Painesville LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Painesville still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.