Query
Packaging Corp of America
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Packaging Corp of America
Generated
2026-10-18T04:33:05.839Z

Briefing on Packaging Corp of America

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 18, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
73 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1985
Operating since
2
Generators
67.8%
Capacity factor
430 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Packaging Corp of America is a 73 MW Wood/Wood Waste Biomass asset in Tennessee, currently Operating.

Packaging Corp of America is reported in Tennessee since 1985 under Packaging Corporation of America. Available operating and financial measures include 67.8% capacity factor and 430 GWh annual generation; $3495/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Hardin, Tennessee
Technology
Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
Owner / parent
Packaging Corporation of America
Operator
Packaging Corp of America
Grid
Tennessee Valley Authority
Plant ID
50296

What stands out

1

Packaging Corp of America is a 73 MW Wood/Wood Waste Biomass asset in Tennessee with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 67.8% capacity factor and 430 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $3495/kW CapEx.

4

Latest linked story: “PCA CEO says $5.2B worth of investments will pay off in 2026” (Packaging Dive, 2026-03-16).

Market and operating context

Balancing authority
Tennessee Valley Authority
NERC region
SERC
State rank
#1 of 1
National rank
#14 of 104

Why it matters

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