Emporia
949 Mill Rd, Emporia, VA 23847Plant Summary Information
Emporia is ranked #13 out of 18 hydroelectric power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Emporia is comprised of 2 generators and generated 883.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Emporia |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Emporia Hydro Power LP |
| Location | Greensville County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 6.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 24.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,223 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,044 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #166 out of 227 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 18 Virginia Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Emporia
Emporia Details
| 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 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 6.8 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 |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1986
| 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating January 1986
| 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Emporia Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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