Power Plants in Metro Columbus
There are a total of 23 power plants in Metro Columbus. The most common type of power plant in Metro Columbus is Petroleum with a total of 7 locations. Natural Gas generates the most power in Metro Columbus with 2901.8 total Megawatts.Source Total Locations Total Megawatts Battery 1 4 Biomass 2 49.5 Hydroelectric 1 5.2 Natural Gas 5 2901.8 Petroleum 7 17.7 Solar 4 204.5 Wind 3 320.3
| Source | Total Locations | Total Megawatts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | 1 | 4 | |
| Biomass | 2 | 49.5 | |
| Hydroelectric | 1 | 5.2 | |
| Natural Gas | 5 | 2901.8 | |
| Petroleum | 7 | 17.7 | |
| Solar | 4 | 204.5 | |
| Wind | 3 | 320.3 | |
Map of Power Plants in Metro Columbus
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Source: US Energy Information Administration - 2024
List of All Power Plant Locations in Metro Columbus | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Name | Operator | Power Source | Megawatts | City/Town | ZIP Code | |
| Battery Utility of Ohio | Battery Utility of Ohio LLC | batteries | 4.0 | Sunbury | 43074 | |
| Darby Power, LLC | Darby Power, LLC | natural gas | 480.0 | Mt Sterling | 43143 | |
| Denison Solar Array | AEP Onsite Partners, LLC | solar | 1.9 | Granville | 43023 | |
| Dodge Park Engine No 1 | City of Columbus - (OH) | petroleum | 1.8 | Columbus | 43215 | |
| Dresden Energy Facility | Appalachian Power Co | natural gas | 540.0 | Dresden | 43821 | |
| Galion | American Mun Power-Ohio, Inc | petroleum | 5.4 | Galion | 44833 | |
| Galion Generating Station | American Mun Power-Ohio, Inc | natural gas | 38.0 | Galion | 44835 | |
| Guernsey Power Station | Guernsey Power Station LLC | natural gas | 1836.0 | Byesville | 43723 | |
| Hardin Solar Energy LLC | Invenergy Services LLC | solar | 150.0 | Alger | 45812 | |
| Hog Creek Wind Project | Hog Creek Wind Project LLC | wind | 66.0 | Ada | 45810 | |
| O'Shaughnessy Hydro | City of Columbus - (OH) | hydroelectric | 5.2 | Dublin | 43017 | |
| Ohio Northern University Solar Site | AEP Onsite Partners, LLC | solar | 2.7 | Ada | 45810 | |
| POET Biorefining - Marion, LLC | POET Biorefining - Marion, LLC | natural gas | 7.8 | Marion | 43302 | |
| PS ST-8 Engine No 1 | City of Columbus - (OH) | petroleum | 1.8 | Columbus | 43223 | |
| Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC - Chillicothe Facility | Pixelle Specialty Solution, LLC | biomass | 43.9 | Chillicothe | 45601 | |
| Progress Drive Generation Station | City of Shelby - (OH) | petroleum | 3.6 | Shelby | 44875 | |
| Prospect Municipal | American Mun Power-Ohio, Inc | petroleum | 1.8 | Prospect | 43342 | |
| Renick Run Pumping Station 03-04 | City of Columbus - (OH) | petroleum | 2.2 | Columbus | 43223 | |
| ST-1/1A Engine No 1 | City of Columbus - (OH) | petroleum | 1.1 | Columbus | 43215 | |
| Salt City Solar Project - Hybrid | Salt City Solar LLC | solar | 49.9 | Circleville | 45601 | |
| Scioto Ridge Wind Farm | RWE Renewables Americas, LLC | wind | 249.8 | Belle Center | 43310 | |
| Suburban Landfill Gas Recovery | WM Renewable Energy LLC | biomass | 5.6 | Glenford | 43739 | |
| Whirlpool Corporation - Marion Wind Farm | OEE XXIII LLC | wind | 4.5 | Marion | 43302 | |