Where is Bethlehem Power Plant?

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 Bethlehem Power Plant?

1 GW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Bethlehem Power Plant?

EIA-860M names Calpine Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem Power Plant LLC?

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

Is Bethlehem Power Plant still running?

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

Bethlehem Power Plant

Bethlehem Power Plant is a 1 GW natural gas power plant in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, operated by Calpine Bethlehem LLC. EIA-860M lists 8 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 2002 and 2003.

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: 1,153 MW; 1,136 MW net summer
Generating units: 8
In service: 2002–2003
EIA plant ID: 55690

Where it is

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County: Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40.6175, -75.3147
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Calpine Bethlehem LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

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Bethlehem Power Plant: FAQ

Where is Bethlehem Power Plant?: 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 Bethlehem Power Plant?: 1 GW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Bethlehem Power Plant?: EIA-860M names Calpine Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem Power Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Calpine Bethlehem 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 "Bethlehem Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Bethlehem Power Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.