Where is PS ST-8 Engine No 1?

In Franklin County, Ohio (OH). 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 PS ST-8 Engine No 1?

2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns PS ST-8 Engine No 1?

EIA-860M names City of Columbus - (OH) 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 PS ST-8 Engine No 1 LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Columbus - (OH) 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 "PS ST-8 Engine No 1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is PS ST-8 Engine No 1 still running?

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

PS ST-8 Engine No 1

PS ST-8 Engine No 1 is a 2 MW oil-fired power plant in Franklin County, Ohio, operated by City of Columbus - (OH). EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside PJM. Its unit entered service in 2008.

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: 2 MW; 1.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2008
EIA plant ID: 56421

Where it is

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County: Franklin County, Ohio
Coordinates: 39.9614, -83.0491
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Commercial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Columbus - (OH)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Petroleum Liquids
Status: Standby/Backup

Every plant City of Columbus - (OH) reports to EIA →

PS ST-8 Engine No 1: FAQ

Where is PS ST-8 Engine No 1?: In Franklin County, Ohio (OH). 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 PS ST-8 Engine No 1?: 2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns PS ST-8 Engine No 1?: EIA-860M names City of Columbus - (OH) 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 PS ST-8 Engine No 1 LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Columbus - (OH) 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 "PS ST-8 Engine No 1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is PS ST-8 Engine No 1 still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.