Orchard Park

1489 Sheffler Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17201

Plant Summary Information

Orchard Park is ranked #44 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 9.4 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.

Plant Name	Orchard Park
Utility Name	Borough of Chambersburg
Location	Franklin County, PA
Initial Operation Date	December 2003
Last Update	Feb 2026
Annual Generation	50.8 GWh
Annual Consumption	520.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,150 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,102 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #102 out of 243 Pennsylvania Power Plants
Ranked #44 out of 79 Pennsylvania Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 96.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 3.9%

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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 Feb 2026
Initial Operation Date	December 2003
Annual Generation	50.8 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 96.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 3.9%

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

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

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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