Where is Salem Water Plant?

In Salem City 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 Salem Water Plant?

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

Who owns Salem Water Plant?

EIA-860M names City of Salem - (VA) 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 Salem Water Plant LLC?

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

Is Salem Water Plant still running?

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

Salem Water Plant

Salem Water Plant is a 2 MW oil-fired power plant in Salem City County, Virginia, operated by City of Salem - (VA). EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside PJM. Its unit entered service in 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: 2 MW; 2 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2003
EIA plant ID: 56288

Where it is

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County: Salem City County, Virginia
Coordinates: 37.2875, -80.0771
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Commercial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

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

Every plant City of Salem - (VA) reports to EIA →

Salem Water Plant: FAQ

Where is Salem Water Plant?: In Salem City 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 Salem Water Plant?: 2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Salem Water Plant?: EIA-860M names City of Salem - (VA) 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 Salem Water Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Salem - (VA) 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 "Salem Water Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Salem Water Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.