Yough Hydro Power
66 Hydro Lane, Confluence, PA 15424Plant Summary Information
Yough Hydro Power is ranked #11 out of 16 hydroelectric power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Yough Hydro Power is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Yough Hydro Power |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | D/R Hydro Co |
| Location | Somerset County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 38.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 134.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,537 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #537 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #120 out of 250 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 16 Pennsylvania Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Yough Hydro Power
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Yough Hydro Power Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Yough Hydro Power (52036) |
| Plant Address | 66 Hydro Lane, Confluence, PA 15424 |
| Utility | D/R Hydro Co (4713) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.80164, -79.36821 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 38.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 86-894-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| 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 | Youghiogheny River Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pennsylvania Electric Co (14711) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 23.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1989
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating December 1989
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Yough Hydro Power Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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