Bear Garden
2608 C. G. Woodson Road, New Canton, VA 23123Plant Summary Information
Bear Garden is ranked #9 out of 233 power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bear Garden is comprised of 3 generators and generated 963.7 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Bear Garden |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
| Location | Buckingham County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2011 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 23.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #398 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #240 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #9 out of 233 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 36 Virginia Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bear Garden
Bear Garden Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bear Garden (56807) |
| Plant Address | 2608 C. G. Woodson Road, New Canton, VA 23123 |
| Utility | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.69556, -78.28528 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2011 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | James River (ECTI) |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPELINE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1A Details Operating May 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 145 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 184.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 196 MW |
| Minimum Load | 78 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 165 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 181 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 165 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 181 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 1B Details Operating May 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 152 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 184 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 195 MW |
| Minimum Load | 78 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 170 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 187 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 187 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 1C Details Operating May 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 262 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 253 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 251.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 134 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Bear Garden Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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