Birdsboro Power
1 Armorcast Rd, Birdsboro, PA 19508Plant Summary Information
Birdsboro Power is ranked #26 out of 231 power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Birdsboro Power is comprised of 1 generator and generated 849.9 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Birdsboro Power |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Birdsboro Power LLC |
| Location | Berks County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2019 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 25.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #309 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #170 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #26 out of 231 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 78 Pennsylvania Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Birdsboro Power
Birdsboro Power Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Birdsboro Power (61035) |
| Plant Address | 1 Armorcast Rd, Birdsboro, PA 19508 |
| Utility | Birdsboro Power LLC (60672) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.26852, -75.79967 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2019 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 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 | 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 | Reading Area Water Authority |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Metropolitan Edison Co (12390) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | DTE GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating May 2019
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Single Shaft |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 1552843818 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 1552843818 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 525 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 485 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 485 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Birdsboro Power Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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