NAEA Lakewood LLC

NAEA Lakewood LLC is a 288 MW natural gas power plant in Ocean County, New Jersey, operated by Essential Power Operating Company, LLC. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service in 1994.

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
288.2 MW
265 MW net summer
Generating units
3
In service
1994
EIA plant ID
54640

Where it is

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County
Ocean County, New Jersey
Coordinates
40.0613, -74.1686
Balancing authority
PJM
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Essential Power Operating Company, LLC
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status
Standby/Backup

Every plant Essential Power Operating Company, LLC reports to EIA →

NAEA Lakewood LLC: FAQ

Where is NAEA Lakewood LLC?
In Ocean County, New Jersey (NJ). 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 NAEA Lakewood LLC?
288 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns NAEA Lakewood LLC?
EIA-860M names Essential Power Operating Company, LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is NAEA Lakewood LLC still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.