Where is Lower Mount Bethel Energy?

In Northampton 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 Lower Mount Bethel Energy?

652 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Lower Mount Bethel Energy?

EIA-860M names Lower Mount Bethel Energy 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 Lower Mount Bethel Energy LLC?

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

Is Lower Mount Bethel Energy still running?

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

Lower Mount Bethel Energy

Lower Mount Bethel Energy is a 652 MW natural gas power plant in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, operated by Lower Mount Bethel Energy LLC. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service in 2004.

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: 651.6 MW; 601.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2004
EIA plant ID: 55667

Where it is

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County: Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40.8019, -75.1076
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Lower Mount Bethel Energy LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

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Lower Mount Bethel Energy: FAQ

Where is Lower Mount Bethel Energy?: In Northampton 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 Lower Mount Bethel Energy?: 652 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Lower Mount Bethel Energy?: EIA-860M names Lower Mount Bethel Energy 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 Lower Mount Bethel Energy LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Lower Mount Bethel Energy 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 "Lower Mount Bethel Energy LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Lower Mount Bethel Energy still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.