Clinch River
State Route 82, Cleveland, VA 24225Plant Summary Information
Clinch River is ranked #37 out of 245 power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Clinch River is comprised of 2 generators and generated 76.1 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Clinch River |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Appalachian Power Co |
| Location | Russell County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1958 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 268.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,212 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #685 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #37 out of 245 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 36 Virginia Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Clinch River
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Clinch River Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Clinch River (3775) |
| Plant Address | State Route 82, Cleveland, VA 24225 |
| Utility | Appalachian Power Co (733) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.9333, -82.1997 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1958 |
| Annual Generation | 268.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Clinch River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Out of Service |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Appalachian Power Co (733) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | EAST TENNESSEE NATURAL GAS LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1958
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 237.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 230 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 235 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1958 |
| Planned Retirement | May 2030 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1958
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 237.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 230 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 235 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1958 |
| Planned Retirement | May 2030 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Clinch River Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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