Where is John S Rainey?

In Anderson County, South Carolina (SC). 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 John S Rainey?

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

Who owns John S Rainey?

EIA-860M names South Carolina Public Service Authority 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 John S Rainey LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — South Carolina Public Service Authority 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 "John S Rainey LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is John S Rainey still running?

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

John S Rainey

John S Rainey is a 1 GW natural gas power plant in Anderson County, South Carolina, operated by South Carolina Public Service Authority. EIA-860M lists 8 generating units here. Its units entered service between 2001 and 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: 1,154.3 MW; 977 MW net summer
Generating units: 8
In service: 2001–2004
EIA plant ID: 7834

Where it is

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County: Anderson County, South Carolina
Coordinates: 34.3477, -82.7745
Balancing authority: SC
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: South Carolina Public Service Authority
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

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John S Rainey: FAQ

Where is John S Rainey?: In Anderson County, South Carolina (SC). 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 John S Rainey?: 1 GW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns John S Rainey?: EIA-860M names South Carolina Public Service Authority 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 John S Rainey LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — South Carolina Public Service Authority 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 "John S Rainey LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is John S Rainey still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.