John H Kerr

5460 Buggs Island Road, Boydton, VA 23917

Plant Summary Information

John H Kerr is ranked #25 out of 243 power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

John H Kerr is comprised of 9 generators and generated 35.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	John H Kerr
Utility Name	USCE-Wilmington District
Location	Mecklenburg County, VA
Initial Operation Date	November 1952
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	346.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	1.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,838 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #132 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #25 out of 243 Virginia Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 17 Virginia Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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John H Kerr Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	John H Kerr (3833)
Plant Address	5460 Buggs Island Road, Boydton, VA 23917
Utility	USCE-Wilmington District (18574)
Latitude, Longitude	36.59943, -78.3005
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	November 1952
Annual Generation	346.4 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

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	Regulated
NERC Region	SERC
Balancing Authority	PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	John H Kerr Reservoir
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) VA
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator 2 Details Operating November 1952

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KERRDP 115KV TX1
Nameplate Capacity	46.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	46.8 MW
Winter Capacity	46.8 MW
Minimum Load	32 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1952
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 1 Details Operating December 1952

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KERRDP 115KV TX1
Nameplate Capacity	13.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	13.8 MW
Winter Capacity	13.8 MW
Minimum Load	13 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1952
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 3 Details Operating January 1953

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KERRDP 115KV TX1
Nameplate Capacity	46.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	46.8 MW
Winter Capacity	46.8 MW
Minimum Load	32 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1953
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 6 Details Operating October 1953

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KERRDP 115KV TX1
Nameplate Capacity	46.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	46.8 MW
Winter Capacity	46.8 MW
Minimum Load	32 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1953
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 7 Details Operating December 1953

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KERRDP 115KV TX1
Nameplate Capacity	46.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	46.8 MW
Winter Capacity	46.8 MW
Minimum Load	32 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1953
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 4 Details Operating March 1953

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KERRDP 115KV TX1
Nameplate Capacity	46.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	46.8 MW
Winter Capacity	46.8 MW
Minimum Load	32 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 1953
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 5 Details Operating September 1953

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KERRDP 115KV TX1
Nameplate Capacity	46.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	46.8 MW
Winter Capacity	46.8 MW
Minimum Load	32 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1953
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator A Details Operating December 2008

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KERRDP 115KV TX1
Nameplate Capacity	1.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1 MW
Winter Capacity	1 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2008
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator B Details Operating August 2008

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KERRDP 115KV TX1
Nameplate Capacity	1.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1 MW
Winter Capacity	1 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 2008
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

John H Kerr Plant Owners

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

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