Low Moor
9319 Rich Patch Road, Covington, VA 24426Plant Summary Information
Low Moor is ranked #21 out of 58 distillate fuel oil power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Low Moor is comprised of 4 generators and generated 394.2 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Low Moor |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
| Location | Alleghany County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1971 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 43.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,942 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #368 out of 1,239 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #206 out of 245 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 58 Virginia Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Low Moor
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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 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1971 |
| Annual Generation | 2.1 GWh |
| 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 | 18 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 | 17 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 | 17.8 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 | 18.2 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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