York Energy Center
1055 Pikes Peak Road, Delta, PA 17314Plant Summary Information
York Energy Center is ranked #18 out of 2,284 natural gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
York Energy Center is comprised of 7 generators and generated 3.3 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | York Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Calpine Mid-Merit LLC |
| Location | York County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2011 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 9.6 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 70.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #82 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #18 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6 out of 236 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 79 Pennsylvania Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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York Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | York Energy Center (55524) |
| Plant Address | 1055 Pikes Peak Road Delta, PA 17314 |
| Utility | Calpine Mid-Merit LLC (56608) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.7375, -76.30667 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2011 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 9.6 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 00-177-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Conowingo Pool |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PECO Energy Co (14940) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPELINE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating March 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CCB1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DLTAPLNT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | DLTAPLNT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 120 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 113 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 113 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 108 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 110 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 108 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 110 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating March 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CCB1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DLTAPLNT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | DLTAPLNT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 120 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 122 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 122 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 108 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 110 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 108 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 110 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CTG3 Details Operating March 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CCB1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DLTAPLNT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | DLTAPLNT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 120 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 122 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 122 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 108 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 110 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 108 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 110 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator STG1 Details Operating March 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CCB1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 200 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 188 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 188 MW |
| Minimum Load | 112 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 188 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 188 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 188 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 188 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CTG5 Details Operating March 2019
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CCB2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DLTAPLNT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | DLTAPLNT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 234.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 216.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 231 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 211 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 227 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 211 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 227 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CTG6 Details Operating March 2019
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CCB2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DLTAPLNT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | DLTAPLNT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 234.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 216.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 231 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 211 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 227 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 211 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 227 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator STG2 Details Operating March 2019
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CCB2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DLTAPLNT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | DLTAPLNT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 419.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 395.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 396.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 395.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 395.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 395.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 395.1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
York Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| Archdiocese of Baltimore L | Perryman, MD | 3.7 GWh | 20.8 mi |
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