Fairless Energy Center
50 Energy Drive, Fairless Hills, PA 19030Plant Summary Information
Fairless Energy Center is ranked #24 out of 2,284 natural gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fairless Energy Center is comprised of 6 generators and generated 2.7 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Fairless Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Edgewater Generation, LLC |
| Location | Bucks County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2004 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 8.7 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 62.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #92 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #24 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 236 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 79 Pennsylvania Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Fairless Energy LLC (2013 to 2017) Edgewater Generation, LLC (2018 to 2022) |
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Fairless Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fairless Energy Center (55298) |
| Plant Address | 50 Energy Drive Fairless Hills, PA 19030 |
| Utility | Edgewater Generation, LLC (61786) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.1475, -74.7411 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2004 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2004 |
| Annual Generation | 8.7 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 | 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 | Delaware River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PECO Energy Co (14940) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPELINE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT1A Details Operating May 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 31020643 FORDMILL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 31020643 FORDMILL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 191 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 207 MW |
| Minimum Load | 105 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 CT1B Details Operating May 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 31020645 FORDMILL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 31020645 FORDMILL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 191 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 207 MW |
| Minimum Load | 105 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 ST1 Details Operating May 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | BLK1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 31020647 FORDMILL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 31020647 FORDMILL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 271.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 258 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 263.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 CT2A Details Operating June 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 31020637 FORDMILL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 31020637 FORDMILL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 191 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 207 MW |
| Minimum Load | 105 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 CT2B Details Operating June 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 31020639 FORDMILL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 31020639 FORDMILL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 191 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 207 MW |
| Minimum Load | 105 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 ST2 Details Operating June 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | BLK2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 31020641 FORDMILL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 31020641 FORDMILL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 271.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 258 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 263.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
Fairless Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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