Brunner Island
1400 Wago Road, York Haven, PA 17370Plant Summary Information
Brunner Island is ranked #26 out of 243 power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Brunner Island is comprised of 3 generators and generated 928.3 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Brunner Island |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Brunner Island LLC |
| Location | York County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1961 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 46.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #279 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #273 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #26 out of 243 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 79 Pennsylvania Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 60.9% Bituminous Coal : 39.1% |
| Previous Operator |
PPL Brunner Island LLC (2013 to 2013) Brunner Island LLC (2014 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Brunner Island
Brunner Island Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Brunner Island (3140) |
| Plant Address | 1400 Wago Road, York Haven, PA 17370 |
| Utility | Brunner Island LLC (15537) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.09611, -76.6962 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1961 |
| Annual Generation | 4.1 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 60.9% Bituminous Coal : 39.1% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 00-39-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Susquehanna River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PPL Electric Utilities Corp (14715) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | Talen owns the lateral gas pipeline that connects to the facility. At the other end, the lateral is connected to Texas Eastern Company's insterstate pipeline. Texas Eastern is owned by Enbridge. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1961
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50578 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 50578 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 363.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 306 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 306 MW |
| Minimum Load | 122 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1961 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / BIT |
|---|---|
Generator 2 Details Operating September 1965
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50579 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 50579 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 405 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 363 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 363 MW |
| Minimum Load | 126 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1965 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / BIT |
|---|---|
Generator 3 Details Operating June 1969
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50581 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 50581 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 847.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.97 |
| Summer Capacity | 742 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 742 MW |
| Minimum Load | 365 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1969 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / BIT |
|---|---|
Brunner Island Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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