Georgia-Pacific Big Island
Natural gas power plant in Bedford County, Virginia. 7.9 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 generators, operated by GP Big Island LLC.
Also known as EIA plant 50479
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 7.9 MWNatural gas 7.5 · Hydro 0.4
- Generators
- 3 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- June 1920First generator online
- Operator
- GP Big Island LLCEIA operator ID 7167
- Grid
- PJMBalancing authority PJM
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- Bedford County, VA37.5340, −79.3570
- EIA plant ID
- 50479EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power Georgia-Pacific Big Island produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
35.9 GWh
35,910 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
51.9%
2024: Not reported
January to July 2026
32.9 GWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2025
35.9–60.2
GWh a year. Low 2025, high 2016
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | 56,655 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 59,488 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 5,867 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | 48,586 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 54,775 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 59,089 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 62,294 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 54,479 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 50,986 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 57,966 | 83.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 57,212 | 82.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 44,743 | 64.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 52,043 | 75.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 49,027 | 70.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 50,445 | 72.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 60,243 | 86.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 54,126 | 78.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 53,863 | 77.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 51,844 | 74.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 53,486 | 77.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 54,239 | 78.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 53,790 | 77.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 50,551 | 73.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 55,424 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 35,910 | 51.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 32,916 | 81.9% | 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 accountNo verified ISO price node is linked to this plant, or its price history could not load.
Emissions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHG1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 0.2 | June 1920 |
| BHG2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 0.2 | June 1920 |
| GEN1 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 7.5 | June 1965 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists GP Big Island LLC 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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How much power does Georgia-Pacific Big Island produce?
Georgia-Pacific Big Island reported 35,910 MWh (35.9 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 51.9% capacity factor on 7.9 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 32.9 GWh, which is provisional.
Where is Georgia-Pacific Big Island?
Georgia-Pacific Big Island is in Bedford County, Virginia, at 37.5340, −79.3570. It is in the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing area (PJM).
Who operates Georgia-Pacific Big Island?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists GP Big Island LLC as the operator (EIA operator ID 7167). The operator is not always the owner.
When did Georgia-Pacific Big Island start operating?
Its first generator began operating in June 1920, according to EIA-860M.
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)
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page