Radford
701 17th Street, Radford, VA 24141Plant Summary Information
Radford is ranked #11 out of 15 hydroelectric power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Radford is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Radford |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Radford - (VA) |
| Location | Pulaski County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1934 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 4.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,142 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,101 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #174 out of 227 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 15 Virginia Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Radford
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Radford Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Radford (3827) |
| Plant Address | 701 17th Street, Radford, VA 24141 |
| Utility | City of Radford - (VA) (15619) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.07837, -80.57273 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1934 |
| Annual Generation | 4.6 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 | Little River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Radford - (VA) (15619) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 4.16 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 1934
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1934 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Radford Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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