Where is Hilton Head?

In Beaufort 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 Hilton Head?

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

Who owns Hilton Head?

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 Hilton Head 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 "Hilton Head LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Hilton Head still running?

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

Hilton Head

Hilton Head is a 118 MW oil-fired power plant in Beaufort County, South Carolina, operated by South Carolina Public Service Authority. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1973 and 1979.

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: 117.9 MW; 84 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1973–1979
EIA plant ID: 3318

Where it is

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County: Beaufort County, South Carolina
Coordinates: 32.2089, -80.6987
Balancing authority: SC
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: South Carolina Public Service Authority
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

Every plant South Carolina Public Service Authority reports to EIA →

Hilton Head: FAQ

Where is Hilton Head?: In Beaufort 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 Hilton Head?: 118 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Hilton Head?: 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 Hilton Head 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 "Hilton Head LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Hilton Head still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.