Commonwealth Chesapeake

3415 White Oak Way, New Church, VA 23415

Plant Summary Information

Commonwealth Chesapeake is ranked #18 out of 1,246 distillate fuel oil power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Commonwealth Chesapeake is comprised of 7 generators and generated 66.6 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.

Plant Name	Commonwealth Chesapeake
Utility Name	Commonwealth Chesapeake Co LLC
Location	Accomack County, VA
Initial Operation Date	August 2000
Last Update	Feb 2026
Annual Generation	92.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	931.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,538 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #18 out of 1,246 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #74 out of 234 Virginia Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 62 Virginia Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil

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Commonwealth Chesapeake Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Commonwealth Chesapeake (55381)
Plant Address	3415 White Oak Way, New Church, VA 23415
Utility	Commonwealth Chesapeake Co LLC (4194)
Latitude, Longitude	37.9892, -75.54
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2002 to Feb 2026
Initial Operation Date	August 2000
Annual Generation	92.6 GWh
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil

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	99-415-001; 99-415-003

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	Wells
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Delmarva Power (5027) DE
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator UNT1 Details Operating August 2000

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	93150
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	93150
Nameplate Capacity	57.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	45.4 MW
Winter Capacity	46.4 MW
Minimum Load	35 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 2000
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator UNT2 Details Operating September 2000

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	93151
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	93151
Nameplate Capacity	57.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	45.9 MW
Winter Capacity	47.4 MW
Minimum Load	35 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 2000
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator UNT3 Details Operating September 2000

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	93152
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	93152
Nameplate Capacity	57.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	46.1 MW
Winter Capacity	47.5 MW
Minimum Load	35 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 2000
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator UNT4 Details Operating June 2001

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	1048078
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	1048078
Nameplate Capacity	57.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	44.2 MW
Winter Capacity	45.5 MW
Minimum Load	35 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator UNT5 Details Operating June 2001

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	1048079
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	1048079
Nameplate Capacity	57.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	45.5 MW
Winter Capacity	47.2 MW
Minimum Load	35 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator UNT6 Details Operating June 2001

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	104080
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	104080
Nameplate Capacity	57.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	45.2 MW
Winter Capacity	46.5 MW
Minimum Load	35 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator UNT7 Details Operating August 2001

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	104081
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	104081
Nameplate Capacity	57.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	44.8 MW
Winter Capacity	45 MW
Minimum Load	35 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Commonwealth Chesapeake Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
Tyr Energy, Inc	7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210	Generator UNT1	100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc	7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210	Generator UNT2	100.00%

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Longview Solar	Hebron, MD	21.8 GWh	28.9 mi
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Parker Place	Salisbury, MD	3.7 GWh	23.1 mi
Perdue Diesel Generation Facility	Accomack, VA	286.0 MWh	18.2 mi
Perdue Salisbury Photovoltaic	Salisbury, MD	1.4 GWh	26.6 mi
Smith Island	Ewell, MD	102.0 MWh	27.2 mi
Tangier	Tangier, VA	203.0 MWh	27 mi
Tasley	Tasley, VA	2.1 GWh	21.5 mi
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Wicomico	Salisbury, MD	11.7 GWh	27.8 mi
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