Easton 2
Oil power plant in Talbot County, Maryland. 38.8 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 generators, operated by Easton Utilities Comm.
Also known as Easton 2 Power Plant · EIA plant 4257
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 38.8 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 8 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- March 1978First generator online
- Operator
- Easton Utilities CommEIA operator ID 5625
- Grid
- PJMBalancing authority PJM
- Price nodes
- 1 PJM nodeResource nodes with prices
- Location
- Talbot County, MD38.7950, −76.0700
- EIA plant ID
- 4257EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power Easton 2 produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
4.37 GWh
4,367 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
1.3%
2024: -0.2%
January to July 2026
4.51 GWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2025
−0.8–6.0
GWh a year. Low 2023, high 2015
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2001 | 14,674 | Not reported | 6 of 12 |
| 2002 | 13,025 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 22,375 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | 14,148 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 23,601 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 6,443 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 12,240 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 3,164 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 589 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 1,753 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 4,700 | 1.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 3,670 | 1.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 12,907 | 3.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 6,811 | 2.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 5,964 | 1.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | −697 | -0.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 924 | 0.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 2,698 | 0.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | −807 | -0.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | −508 | -0.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 13 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 5,308 | 1.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | −815 | -0.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | −674 | -0.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 4,367 | 1.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 4,506 | 2.3% | 7 of 7 |
* 2026 covers January to July and is provisional. Capacity factor is net generation divided by nameplate capacity times the hours of each reported month.
Power prices and basis
Free account · PJMEmissions
Free · EPA CAMPDNo EPA emissions units are linked to this plant.
Water use
Free · EIA-923 cooling, USGSNo EIA cooling-water record for this plant in 2024.
Generators
Free · EIA-860M| Generator | Technology | Nameplate MW | Online since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Petroleum Liquids | 6.2 | March 1978 |
| 22 | Petroleum Liquids | 6.2 | March 1978 |
| 23 | Petroleum Liquids | 6.3 | June 1989 |
| 24 | Petroleum Liquids | 6.3 | June 1989 |
| 201 | Petroleum Liquids | 1.5 | May 1995 |
| 202 | Petroleum Liquids | 1.5 | May 1995 |
| 203 | Petroleum Liquids | 5.4 | November 2004 |
| 204 | Petroleum Liquids | 5.4 | November 2004 |
Ownership and offtake
ProOwnership and offtake are part of Pro
Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists Easton Utilities Comm as the operator, which is not always the owner.
Modeled data
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Generation potential vs reported
Monthly potential at seasonal net capability, next to EIA-923 output. Shows how much of the plant's capability was used.
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Questions about Easton 2
How much power does Easton 2 produce?
Easton 2 reported 4,367 MWh (4.37 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 1.3% capacity factor on 38.8 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 4.51 GWh, which is provisional.
Where is Easton 2?
Easton 2 is in Talbot County, Maryland, at 38.7950, −76.0700. It is in the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing area (PJM).
Who operates Easton 2?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists Easton Utilities Comm as the operator (EIA operator ID 5625). The operator is not always the owner.
When did Easton 2 start operating?
Its first generator began operating in March 1978, according to EIA-860M.
Does InfraMap have power prices for Easton 2?
Yes. InfraMap has PJM day-ahead and real-time prices at 1 price node linked to Easton 2, with the hub price and node-to-hub basis. Prices are free with an InfraMap account; pricing node names are part of InfraMap Pro.
Sources
- EIA-860 2025 (final) and EIA-860M August 2026: plant, generators, capacity, operator and location
- EIA-923 monthly net generation, 2000 to July 2026 (2026 provisional)
- PJM day-ahead and real-time prices; node and hub assignments as of 2026-10-05
- Plant names from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
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