Emporia

949 Mill Rd, Emporia, VA 23847

Plant Summary Information

Emporia is ranked #13 out of 17 hydroelectric power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Emporia is comprised of 2 generators and generated 433.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Emporia
Utility Name	Emporia Hydro Power LP
Location	Greensville County, VA
Initial Operation Date	January 1986
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	5.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	19.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #8,062 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,065 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #185 out of 243 Virginia Power Plants
Ranked #13 out of 17 Virginia Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Emporia (50175)
Plant Address	949 Mill Rd, Emporia, VA 23847
Utility	Emporia Hydro Power LP (56840)
Latitude, Longitude	36.696, -77.56
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1986
Annual Generation	5.5 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	Yes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number	82-222-001
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	SERC
Balancing Authority	PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Meherrin River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) VA
Grid Voltage	12.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.99
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1986
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.99
Summer Capacity	0.5 MW
Winter Capacity	0.5 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1986
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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