Orchard Park
1489 Sheffler Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17201Plant Summary Information
Orchard Park is ranked #51 out of 79 natural gas power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Orchard Park is comprised of 4 generators and generated 12.1 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.
| Plant Name | Orchard Park |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Borough of Chambersburg |
| Location | Franklin County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2003 |
| Last Update | May 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 30.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 332.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,664 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,268 out of 2,220 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #132 out of 242 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #51 out of 79 Pennsylvania Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 94.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 5.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Orchard Park
Orchard Park Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Orchard Park (55997) |
| Plant Address | 1489 Sheffler Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17201 |
| Utility | Borough of Chambersburg (3329) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.9109, -77.6667 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2003 to May 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 30.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 94.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 5.8% |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Borough of Chambersburg (3329) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CHAMBERSBURG BOROUGH OF |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 10 Details Operating December 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Grand Point |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Grand Point |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 5.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 5.7 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 11 Details Operating December 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Grand Point |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Grand Point |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 5.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 5.7 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 8 Details Operating December 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Grand Point |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Grand Point |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 5.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 5.7 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 9 Details Operating December 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Grand Point |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Grand Point |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 5.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 5.7 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Orchard Park Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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