Pretlow
226 Progress Parkway, Franklin, VA 23851Plant Summary Information
Pretlow is ranked #46 out of 58 distillate fuel oil power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Pretlow is comprised of 2 generators and generated 42.9 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Pretlow |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Franklin - (VA) |
| Location | Southampton County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2001 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 217.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,526 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #693 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #233 out of 243 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #46 out of 58 Virginia Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Pretlow
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Pretlow Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Pretlow (55953) |
| Plant Address | 226 Progress Parkway, Franklin, VA 23851 |
| Utility | City of Franklin - (VA) (6715) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.65917, -76.92667 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2001 |
| Annual Generation | 217.0 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 | City of Franklin - (VA) (6715) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 2001
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 2001
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Pretlow Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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