Low Moor
9319 Rich Patch Road, Covington, VA 24426Plant Summary Information
Low Moor is ranked #32 out of 62 distillate fuel oil power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Low Moor is comprised of 4 generators and generated 59.9 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Low Moor |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
| Location | Alleghany County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1971 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 545.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,637 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #494 out of 1,236 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #206 out of 233 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #32 out of 62 Virginia Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Low Moor
Low Moor Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Low Moor (3799) |
| Plant Address | 9319 Rich Patch Road, Covington, VA 24426 |
| Utility | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.777, -79.892 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1971 |
| Annual Generation | 545.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPELINE |
Generator GT1 Details Operating July 1971
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 12 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GT2 Details Operating July 1971
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 12 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GT3 Details Operating August 1971
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 12 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GT4 Details Operating August 1971
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 12 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Low Moor Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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