Salem Water Plant
1300 Tidewater Street, Salem, VA 24153Plant Summary Information
Salem Water Plant is ranked #52 out of 58 distillate fuel oil power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Salem Water Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 21.0 MWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Salem Water Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Salem - (VA) |
| Location | Salem city, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2003 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 96.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 960 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,711 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #854 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #238 out of 243 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #52 out of 58 Virginia Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Salem Water Plant
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Salem Water Plant
Salem Water Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Salem Water Plant (56288) |
| Plant Address | 1300 Tidewater Street, Salem, VA 24153 |
| Utility | City of Salem - (VA) (16558) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.2875, -80.0771 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2005 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 96.0 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 | Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| 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 August 2003
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | August 2003 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| 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 Water Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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