Fourmile Ridge

853 St John's Rock Rd., Frostburg, MD 21532

Plant Summary Information

Fourmile Ridge is ranked #22 out of 232 power plants in Maryland in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Fourmile Ridge generated 12.6 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.

Plant Name	Fourmile Ridge
Utility Name	Fourmile Wind Energy, LLC
Location	Garrett County, MD
Initial Operation Date	December 2014
Last Update	Aug 2026
Annual Generation	111.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	395.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,447 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #900 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #22 out of 232 Maryland Power Plants
Ranked #3 out of 6 Maryland Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types	Wind

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Fourmile Ridge (58904)
Plant Address	853 St John's Rock Rd., Frostburg, MD 21532
Utility	Fourmile Wind Energy, LLC (58784)
Latitude, Longitude	39.64111, -79.01111
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2015 to Aug 2026
Initial Operation Date	December 2014
Annual Generation	111.9 GWh
Fuel Types	Wind

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	Yes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number	14-721-000
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
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	The Potomac Edison Company (15263) MD
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Onshore Wind Turbine
Prime Mover	Wind Turbine, Onshore
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	FINZEL 34.5 KV FMRDGEWF
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	FINZEL 34.5 KV FMRDGEWF
Nameplate Capacity	40 MW
Summer Capacity	40 MW
Winter Capacity	40 MW
Minimum Load	0.4 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2014
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wind
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	16
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	16
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	Nordex
Predominant Turbine Model Number	N100/2500
Design Wind Speed	18.7 MPH
Wind Quality Class	2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	328

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

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Dans Mountain	Frostburg, MD	168.2 GWh	7 mi
Deep Creek	Oakland, MD	14.4 GWh	22.9 mi
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Listonburg Solar	Addison Township, PA	23.1 GWh	17.7 mi
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MD - CS - Potomac Edison Co - GA25 TPE (	Accident, MD	2.9 GWh	17 mi
MD - CS - Potomac Edison Co - GA29 TPE	Friendsville, MD	3.6 GWh	20.3 mi
Meyersdale Windpower, LLC	Meyersdale, PA	48.5 GWh	10.3 mi
Pinnacle Wind Force LLC	Keyser, WV	198.9 GWh	13.6 mi
Ringer Hill Wind Farm, LLC	Salisbury, PA	82.6 GWh	11.8 mi
Somerset Windpower LLC	Ohiopyle, PA	6.6 GWh	23.4 mi
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