Where is Acadia Energy Center?

In Acadia County, Louisiana (LA). 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 Acadia Energy Center?

1 GW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Acadia Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Cleco Power LLC 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 Acadia Energy Center LLC?

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

Is Acadia Energy Center still running?

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

Acadia Energy Center

Acadia Energy Center is a 1 GW natural gas power plant in Acadia County, Louisiana, operated by Cleco Power LLC. EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 2002.

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: 1,389.2 MW; 1,072.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 2002
EIA plant ID: 55173

Where it is

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County: Acadia County, Louisiana
Coordinates: 30.4286, -92.4131
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Cleco Power LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

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Acadia Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Acadia Energy Center?: In Acadia County, Louisiana (LA). 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 Acadia Energy Center?: 1 GW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Acadia Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Cleco Power LLC 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 Acadia Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Cleco Power LLC 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 "Acadia Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Acadia Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.