Where is Oberlin (OH)?

In Lorain 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 Oberlin (OH)?

19 MW of nameplate capacity across 9 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Oberlin (OH)?

EIA-860M names City of Oberlin - (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 Oberlin (OH) LLC?

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

Is Oberlin (OH) still running?

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

Oberlin (OH)

Oberlin (OH) is a 19 MW natural gas power plant in Lorain County, Ohio, operated by City of Oberlin - (OH). EIA-860M lists 9 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1948 and 2001.

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: 18.5 MW; 18.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 9
In service: 1948–2001
EIA plant ID: 2933

Where it is

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County: Lorain County, Ohio
Coordinates: 41.2836, -82.2194
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Oberlin - (OH)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 17 MW, Petroleum 1 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Oberlin (OH): FAQ

Where is Oberlin (OH)?: In Lorain 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 Oberlin (OH)?: 19 MW of nameplate capacity across 9 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Oberlin (OH)?: EIA-860M names City of Oberlin - (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 Oberlin (OH) LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Oberlin - (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 "Oberlin (OH) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Oberlin (OH) still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.