Virginia Tech Power Plant
Barger Street, Blacksburg, VA 24061Plant Summary Information
Virginia Tech Power Plant is ranked #33 out of 36 natural gas power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Virginia Tech Power Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 4.5 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Virginia Tech Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Virginia Polytechnic Inst and State Unv |
| Location | Montgomery County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1976 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 7.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,075 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,657 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #163 out of 234 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #33 out of 36 Virginia Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 97.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.1% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Virginia Tech Power Plant
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Virginia Tech Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Virginia Tech Power Plant (56785) |
| Plant Address | Barger Street, Blacksburg, VA 24061 |
| Utility | Virginia Polytechnic Inst and State Unv (55988) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.2319, -80.4211 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2008 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1976 |
| Annual Generation | 7.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 97.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.1% |
| 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 | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | New River via Water Authority |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Virginia Tech Electric Service (19882) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator WG01 Details Operating March 1976
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.833 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1976 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 2.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 5.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Virginia Tech Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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