Dresden Energy Facility
9595 McGlade School Road, Dresden, OH 43821Plant Summary Information
Dresden Energy Facility is ranked #14 out of 194 power plants in Ohio in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Dresden Energy Facility is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.2 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Dresden Energy Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Appalachian Power Co |
| Location | Muskingum County, OH |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2012 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 31.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #275 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #139 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #14 out of 194 Ohio Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 55 Ohio Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Dresden Energy Facility
Dresden Energy Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Dresden Energy Facility (55350) |
| Plant Address | 9595 McGlade School Road, Dresden, OH 43821 |
| Utility | Appalachian Power Co (733) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.0928, -82.0276 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2012 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 4.2 TWh |
| 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 00-28 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Muskingum River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Appalachian Power Co (733) OH |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | DOMINION TRANSMISSION INCORPORATED |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 158.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 183.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating February 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 158.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 183.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating February 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 280.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 223.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 258.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 173 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Dresden Energy Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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