Where is Paxton Creek Cogeneration?

In Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (PA). 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 Paxton Creek Cogeneration?

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

Who owns Paxton Creek Cogeneration?

EIA-860M names Energy Center Paxton 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 Paxton Creek Cogeneration LLC?

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

Is Paxton Creek Cogeneration still running?

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

Paxton Creek Cogeneration

Paxton Creek Cogeneration is a 13 MW natural gas power plant in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, operated by Energy Center Paxton LLC. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service in 1986.

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: 12.6 MW; 12 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1986
EIA plant ID: 50373

Where it is

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County: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40.2653, -76.8771
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: IPP CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Energy Center Paxton LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Status: Standby/Backup

Every plant Energy Center Paxton LLC reports to EIA →

Paxton Creek Cogeneration: FAQ

Where is Paxton Creek Cogeneration?: In Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (PA). 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 Paxton Creek Cogeneration?: 13 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Paxton Creek Cogeneration?: EIA-860M names Energy Center Paxton 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 Paxton Creek Cogeneration LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Energy Center Paxton 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 "Paxton Creek Cogeneration LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Paxton Creek Cogeneration still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.