Salem Electric Department
730 West Main St., Salem, VA 24153Plant Summary Information
Salem Electric Department is ranked #58 out of 62 distillate fuel oil power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Salem Electric Department is comprised of 1 generator and generated 7.4 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Salem Electric Department |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Salem - (VA) |
| Location | Salem city, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2007 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 67.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 720 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,196 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #871 out of 1,236 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #228 out of 233 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #58 out of 62 Virginia Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Salem Electric Department
Salem Electric Department Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Salem Electric Department (56519) |
| Plant Address | 730 West Main St., Salem, VA 24153 |
| Utility | City of Salem - (VA) (16558) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.2894, -80.07 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2007 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2007 |
| Annual Generation | 67.0 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 | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Salem - (VA) (16558) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Standby December 2007
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | December 2007 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Salem Electric Department Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Salem Street Dept | Salem, VA | 115.0 MWh | 1.6 mi |
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