William F Matson Generating Station
13797 Point Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652Plant Summary Information
William F Matson Generating Station is ranked #7 out of 16 hydroelectric power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
William F Matson Generating Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 8.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | William F Matson Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Allegheny Electric Coop Inc |
| Location | Huntingdon County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 81.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 302.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,661 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #397 out of 1,331 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #93 out of 243 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 16 Pennsylvania Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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William F Matson Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | William F Matson Generating Station (7128) |
| Plant Address | 13797 Point Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652 |
| Utility | Allegheny Electric Coop Inc (332) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.43292, -78.00289 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 81.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| 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 | Raystown Branch Juniata River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pennsylvania Electric Co (14711) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 14.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 14.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
William F Matson Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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