Halifax (VA)

1130 L.P. Bailey Highway, Halifax, VA 24558

Plant Summary Information

Halifax (VA) is ranked #16 out of 17 hydroelectric power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Halifax (VA) is comprised of 3 generators and generated 2.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Halifax (VA)
Utility Name	Banister Hydro LP
Location	Halifax County, VA
Initial Operation Date	January 1915
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	811.0 MWh
Annual Consumption	2.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #12,104 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,280 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #218 out of 243 Virginia Power Plants
Ranked #16 out of 17 Virginia Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Halifax (VA) (50178)
Plant Address	1130 L.P. Bailey Highway, Halifax, VA 24558
Utility	Banister Hydro LP (56843)
Latitude, Longitude	36.7817, -78.9236
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1915
Annual Generation	811.0 MWh
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	82-221-001
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	Banister 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	0.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.99
Summer Capacity	0.8 MW
Winter Capacity	0.8 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1915
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	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.99
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1915
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	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.99
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1915
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	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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