Niagara
1495 Niagara Rd, Vinton, VA 24179Plant Summary Information
Niagara is ranked #12 out of 18 hydroelectric power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Niagara is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Niagara |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Appalachian Power Co |
| Location | Roanoke County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1954 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 7.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 28.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,950 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,015 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #163 out of 227 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 18 Virginia Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Niagara
Niagara Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Niagara (3778) |
| Plant Address | 1495 Niagara Rd, Vinton, VA 24179 |
| Utility | Appalachian Power Co (733) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.2544, -79.8756 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1954 |
| Annual Generation | 7.6 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 | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Roanoke River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Appalachian Power Co (733) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Niagara Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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