Where is Salem Street Dept?

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 Street Dept?

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

Who owns Salem Street Dept?

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

Is Salem Street Dept still running?

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

Salem Street Dept

Salem Street Dept 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 2005.

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: 1.8 MW; 2 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2005
EIA plant ID: 56289

Where it is

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County: Salem City County, Virginia
Coordinates: 37.2794, -80.0447
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 Street Dept: FAQ

Where is Salem Street Dept?: 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 Street Dept?: 2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Salem Street Dept?: 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 Street Dept 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 Street Dept LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Salem Street Dept still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.