Richard B Russell
4144 Russell Dam Drive, Elberton, GA 30635Plant Summary Information
Richard B Russell is ranked #40 out of 246 power plants in Georgia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Richard B Russell is comprised of 8 generators and generated 74.4 GWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.
| Plant Name | Richard B Russell |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | USCE-Savannah District |
| Location | Elbert County, GA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1985 |
| Last Update | Apr 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 270.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,040 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #176 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #40 out of 246 Georgia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 27 Georgia Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Richard B Russell
Richard B Russell Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Richard B Russell (6132) |
| Plant Address | 4144 Russell Dam Drive, Elberton, GA 30635 |
| Utility | USCE-Savannah District (19375) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.0256, -82.5953 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Apr 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 270.5 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 | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Southeastern Power Administration (SEPA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Savannah River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Georgia Transmission Corp (7197) |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 75 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 84 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 84 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1985 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating February 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 75 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 84 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 84 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1985 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating July 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 75 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 84 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 84 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1985 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating January 1986
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 75 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 84 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 84 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1986 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details OA September 2002
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 82 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 82 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 82 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2002 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating September 2002
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 82 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 82 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 82 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2002 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating September 2002
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 82 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 82 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 82 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2002 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 8 Details OA September 2002
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 82 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 82 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 82 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2002 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Richard B Russell Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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