Where is LEPA Unit No. 1?

In St Mary 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 LEPA Unit No. 1?

74 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns LEPA Unit No. 1?

EIA-860M names Louisiana Energy & Power Authority 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 LEPA Unit No. 1 LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Louisiana Energy & Power Authority 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 "LEPA Unit No. 1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is LEPA Unit No. 1 still running?

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

LEPA Unit No. 1

LEPA Unit No. 1 is a 74 MW natural gas power plant in St Mary County, Louisiana, operated by Louisiana Energy & Power Authority. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 2016.

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: 74.1 MW; 64 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2016
EIA plant ID: 58478

Where it is

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County: St Mary County, Louisiana
Coordinates: 29.6911, -91.1928
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Louisiana Energy & Power Authority
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

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LEPA Unit No. 1: FAQ

Where is LEPA Unit No. 1?: In St Mary 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 LEPA Unit No. 1?: 74 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns LEPA Unit No. 1?: EIA-860M names Louisiana Energy & Power Authority 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 LEPA Unit No. 1 LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Louisiana Energy & Power Authority 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 "LEPA Unit No. 1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is LEPA Unit No. 1 still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.