Richmond Generating Station
3901 N. Delaware Ave., Phila., PA 19137Plant Summary Information
Richmond Generating Station is ranked #10 out of 58 distillate fuel oil power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Richmond Generating Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Richmond Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Constellation Power, Inc |
| Location | Philadelphia County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 74.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,950 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #222 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #181 out of 250 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 58 Pennsylvania Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Previous Operator |
Exelon Power (2013 to 2021) Constellation Power, Inc (2022 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Richmond Generating Station
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Richmond Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Richmond Generating Station (3168) |
| Plant Address | 3901 N. Delaware Ave., Phila., PA 19137 |
| Utility | Constellation Power, Inc (6035) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.98447, -75.07525 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Annual Generation | 5.8 GWh |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PECO Energy Co (14940) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 91 Details Operating June 1973
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | RICH PE 13 KV UNIT91 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | RICH PE 13 KV UNIT91 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 65.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 49 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 66.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 92 Details Operating June 1973
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | RICH PE 13 KV UNIT92 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | RICH PE 13 KV UNIT92 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 65.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 49 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 66.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Richmond Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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