Bethlehem Power Plant
2254 Applebutter Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015Plant Summary Information
Bethlehem Power Plant is ranked #16 out of 231 power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bethlehem Power Plant is comprised of 8 generators and generated 1.6 TWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Bethlehem Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Calpine Bethlehem LLC |
| Location | Northampton County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2002 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.9 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 52.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #172 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #78 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #16 out of 231 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 78 Pennsylvania Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.7% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bethlehem Power Plant
Bethlehem Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bethlehem Power Plant (55690) |
| Plant Address | 2254 Applebutter Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015 |
| Utility | Calpine Bethlehem LLC (56607) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.6175, -75.3147 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2003 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 5.9 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.7% |
| 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 | 02-163-000 |
| 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 | Lehigh River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PPL Electric Utilities Corp (14715) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV / 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | UGI UTILITIES |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating December 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | 1234 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 5021694 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 5021694 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 127 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 125 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 125 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2002 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 118 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 118 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 118 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 118 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating December 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | 1234 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 5021695 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 5021695 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 127 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 125 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 125 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2002 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 127 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 127 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 127 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 127 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CTG3 Details Operating December 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | 1234 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 5021696 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 5021696 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 127 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 125 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 125 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2002 |
| 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 |
| 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 | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 127 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 127 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 127 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 127 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CTG5 Details Operating January 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | 5678 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 5021698 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 5021698 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 127 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 125 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 125 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2003 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 118 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 118 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 118 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 118 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator STG8 Details Operating December 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | 5678 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 32947159 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 32947159 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 195.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 193 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 193 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2003 |
| 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 | 195 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 195 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 195 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 195 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CTG6 Details Operating February 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | 5678 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 5021699 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 5021699 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 127 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 125 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 125 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2003 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 127 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 127 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 127 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 127 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CTG7 Details Operating April 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | 5678 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 32947155 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 32947155 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 127 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 125 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 125 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2003 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 127 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 127 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 127 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 127 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator STG4 Details Operating May 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | 1234 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 32947157 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 32947157 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 195.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 193 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 193 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2003 |
| 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 | 195 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 195 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 195 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 195 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Bethlehem Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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