Davis Besse
5501 N State Route 2, Oak Harbor, OH 43449Plant Summary Information
Davis Besse is ranked #44 out of 54 nuclear power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Davis Besse is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.8 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Davis Besse |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Energy Harbor Nuclear Generation LLC |
| Location | Ottawa County, OH |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1977 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 7.8 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 88.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #109 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #44 out of 54 Nuclear Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 194 Ohio Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 2 Ohio Nuclear Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
| Previous Operator |
FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company (2013 to 2019) Energy Harbor Nuclear Generation LLC (2020 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Davis Besse
Davis Besse Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Davis Besse (6149) |
| Plant Address | 5501 N State Route 2, Oak Harbor, OH 43449 |
| Utility | Energy Harbor Nuclear Generation LLC (64225) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.5967, -83.0861 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1977 |
| Annual Generation | 7.8 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Lake Erie |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | The Toledo Edison Co (18997) OH |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 1977
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 925.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 894 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 908 MW |
| Minimum Load | 110 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1977 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Davis Besse Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #40 | Perry | Perry, OH | 9.3 TWh |
| #41 | Clinton Power Station | Clinton, IL | 8.8 TWh |
| #42 | Harris | New Hill, NC | 8.6 TWh |
| #43 | Waterford 3 | Killona, LA | 8.2 TWh |
| #45 | Columbia Generating Station | Richland, WA | 7.7 TWh |
| #46 | Callaway | Fulton, MO | 7.7 TWh |
| #47 | Prairie Island | Welch, MN | 7.7 TWh |
| #48 | V C Summer | Jenkinsville, SC | 7.6 TWh |
| #49 | James A Fitzpatrick | Lycoming, NY | 7.4 TWh |
| #50 | River Bend | St. Francisville, LA | 7.0 TWh |
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| #52 | H B Robinson | Hartsville, SC | 6.1 TWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Wayne Solar #1 | Toledo, OH | 1.5 GWh | 25.3 mi |
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| DG AMP Solar Bowling Green | Bowling Green, OH | 38.8 GWh | 29.2 mi |
| Fermi | Frenchtown Twp, MI | 10.0 TWh | 26.8 mi |
| FirstEnergy Bay Shore | Oregon, OH | 1.0 TWh | 19.3 mi |
| Fremont Energy Center | Fremont, OH | 4.1 TWh | 15.7 mi |
| Genoa Diesel Generating Station | Genoa, OH | 228.0 MWh | 15.4 mi |
| IGS PCW1 | Rossford, OH | 1.2 GWh | 25.7 mi |
| Martin Marietta Wind Project | Woodville, OH | 7.2 GWh | 17.1 mi |
| Monroe (MI) | Monroe, MI | 15.7 TWh | 24.3 mi |
| Oregon Clean Energy Center | Oregon, OH | 5.9 TWh | 19.1 mi |
| Owens Corning Headquarters | Toledo, OH | 1.6 GWh | 23.5 mi |
| PNA Rossford Solar Array | Rossford, OH | 2.4 GWh | 24.4 mi |
| Temperance Solar, LLC | Erie, MI | 40.0 GWh | 25 mi |
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| Troy Energy LLC | Luckey, OH | 988.6 GWh | 21 mi |
| Wheatsborough Solar | Bellevue, OH | 52.7 GWh | 22.4 mi |
| Woodville RTO BTM | Woodville, OH | 144.0 MWh | 17.5 mi |