Commonwealth Chesapeake
3415 White Oak Way, New Church, VA 23415Plant Summary Information
Commonwealth Chesapeake is ranked #46 out of 1,217 distillate fuel oil power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Commonwealth Chesapeake is comprised of 7 generators and generated 7.9 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Commonwealth Chesapeake |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Commonwealth Chesapeake Co LLC |
| Location | Accomack County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2000 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 30.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 330.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,613 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #46 out of 1,217 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #117 out of 210 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 63 Virginia Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Commonwealth Chesapeake
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 Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2000 |
| Annual Generation | 30.5 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 |
Generator UNT1 Details Standby August 2000
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| 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 | 45.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| 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 Standby September 2000
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| 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 | 43.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 47.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| 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 Standby September 2000
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| 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 | 45.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 46.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| 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 Standby June 2001
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| 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 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| 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 Standby June 2001
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| 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 | 45.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 47.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| 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 Standby June 2001
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| 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 | 45.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 46 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| 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 Standby August 2001
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| 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 | 45.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| 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% |
| Tyr Energy, Inc | 7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210 | Generator UNT3 | 100.00% |
| Tyr Energy, Inc | 7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210 | Generator UNT4 | 100.00% |
| Tyr Energy, Inc | 7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210 | Generator UNT5 | 100.00% |
| Tyr Energy, Inc | 7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210 | Generator UNT6 | 100.00% |
| Tyr Energy, Inc | 7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210 | Generator UNT7 | 100.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Eastern Shore Solar, LLC | Oak Hall, VA | 143.7 GWh | 3.5 mi |
| Gateway Solar | Berlin, MD | 10.0 GWh | 30.4 mi |
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| Great Bay Solar 1 | Princess Anne, MD | 139.5 GWh | 15.1 mi |
| Longview Solar | Hebron, MD | 23.1 GWh | 28.9 mi |
| NASA Wallops Flight Facility Solar | Wallops Island, VA | 5.8 GWh | 5.1 mi |
| Onancock Diesel Generation Facility | Onancock, VA | 122.0 MWh | 19.5 mi |
| Perdue Diesel Generation Facility | Accomack, VA | 131.0 MWh | 18.2 mi |
| Perdue Salisbury Photovoltaic | Salisbury, MD | 1.5 GWh | 26.6 mi |
| Smith Island | Ewell, MD | 79.0 MWh | 27.2 mi |
| Tangier | Tangier, VA | 88.0 MWh | 27 mi |
| Tasley | Tasley, VA | 2.3 GWh | 21.5 mi |
| UMES (MD) - Princess Anne | Princess Anne, MD | 2.4 GWh | 16.5 mi |
| UMMS at Pocomoke | Pocomoke City, MD | 5.1 GWh | 8.5 mi |
| Vienna Operations | Vienna, MD | 2.9 GWh | 37.7 mi |
| Wicomico | Salisbury, MD | 15.4 GWh | 27.8 mi |
| Wor-Wic Community College - Offsite | Hebron, MD | 3.5 GWh | 30.4 mi |