Richmond Generating Station

3901 N. Delaware Ave., Phila., PA 19137

Plant Summary Information

Richmond Generating Station is ranked #30 out of 55 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 224.5 MWh during the 3-month period between April 2024 to July 2024.

Plant Name	Richmond Generating Station
Utility Name	Constellation Power, Inc
Location	Philadelphia County, PA
Initial Operation Date	June 1973
Last Update	Jul 2024
Annual Generation	258.6 MWh
Annual Consumption	5.4 k MMBtu
Ranked #11,848 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #624 out of 1,236 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #224 out of 243 Pennsylvania Power Plants
Ranked #30 out of 55 Pennsylvania Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil
Previous Operator	Exelon Power (2013 to 2021) Constellation Power, Inc (2022 to 2024)

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Monthly Net Generation for Richmond Generating Station

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 Jul 2024
Initial Operation Date	June 1973
Annual Generation	258.6 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	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

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

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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