Winfield

U.S. Route 35, Winfield, WV 25213

Plant Summary Information

Winfield is ranked #28 out of 40 power plants in West Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Winfield is comprised of 3 generators and generated 18.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Winfield
Utility Name	Appalachian Power Co
Location	Putnam County, WV
Initial Operation Date	January 1938
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	93.0 GWh
Annual Consumption	350.4 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,581 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #341 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #28 out of 40 West Virginia Power Plants
Ranked #6 out of 12 West Virginia Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Winfield (6562)
Plant Address	U.S. Route 35, Winfield, WV 25213
Utility	Appalachian Power Co (733)
Latitude, Longitude	38.5274, -81.91392
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1938
Annual Generation	93.0 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	Kanawha River
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Appalachian Power Co (733) WV
Grid Voltage	69.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	14.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	8.9 MW
Winter Capacity	14.5 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1938
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	4.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	4.9 MW
Winter Capacity	4.9 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1938
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	4.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	4.9 MW
Winter Capacity	4.9 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1938
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#334	York Haven	York Haven, PA	95.7 GWh
#335	Fort Patrick Henry	Kingsport, TN	94.8 GWh
#336	Beaver Dam (AR)	Eureka Springs, AR	94.6 GWh
#337	Tugalo	Tallulah Falls, GA	93.9 GWh
#338	Lake Lynn Hydro Station	Lake Lynn, PA	93.9 GWh
#339	Falls Hydro	Badin, NC	93.6 GWh
#340	Shepaug	Southbury, CT	93.3 GWh
#342	Horse Mesa	Apache Junction, AZ	92.6 GWh
#343	Upper Salmon A	Hagerman, ID	92.6 GWh
#344	Shoshone (CO)	Glenwood Springs, CO	91.8 GWh
#345	Saluda Lexington	Columbia, SC	91.5 GWh
#346	Bennetts Bridge	Altmar, NY	90.4 GWh
#347	Stewarts Bridge	Corinth, NY	90.4 GWh
#348	Mountain Island	Mount Holly, NC	90.0 GWh
#349	Muck Valley Hydroelectric	NA, CA	89.8 GWh
#350	Union Valley	Fresh Pond, CA	89.1 GWh
#351	Upper Salmon B	Hagerman, ID	89.1 GWh

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Mountaineer	New Haven, WV	6.9 TWh	31.2 mi
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