Where is Georgia-Pacific Big Island?

In Bedford County, Virginia (VA). 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 Georgia-Pacific Big Island?

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

Who owns Georgia-Pacific Big Island?

EIA-860M names GP Big Island 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 Georgia-Pacific Big Island LLC?

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

Is Georgia-Pacific Big Island still running?

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

Georgia-Pacific Big Island

Georgia-Pacific Big Island is a 8 MW natural gas power plant in Bedford County, Virginia, operated by GP Big Island LLC. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1920 and 1965.

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: 7.9 MW; 7.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1920–1965
EIA plant ID: 50479

Where it is

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County: Bedford County, Virginia
Coordinates: 37.534, -79.357
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: GP Big Island LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric, Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 8 MW, Hydro 0 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant GP Big Island LLC reports to EIA →

Georgia-Pacific Big Island: FAQ

Where is Georgia-Pacific Big Island?: In Bedford County, Virginia (VA). 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 Georgia-Pacific Big Island?: 8 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Georgia-Pacific Big Island?: EIA-860M names GP Big Island 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 Georgia-Pacific Big Island LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — GP Big Island 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 "Georgia-Pacific Big Island LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Georgia-Pacific Big Island still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.