Buck Hydro
Route 737, Ivanhoe, VA 24350Plant Summary Information
Buck Hydro is ranked #5 out of 21 hydroelectric power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Buck Hydro is comprised of 3 generators and generated 6.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Buck Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Appalachian Power Co |
| Location | Carroll County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1912 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 38.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 145.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,204 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #576 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #89 out of 211 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 21 Virginia Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Buck Hydro
Buck Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Buck Hydro (3772) |
| Plant Address | Route 737, Ivanhoe, VA 24350 |
| Utility | Appalachian Power Co (733) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.80823, -80.93871 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1912 |
| Annual Generation | 38.5 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 | New River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Appalachian Power Co (733) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1912
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1912 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1912
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1912 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 1912
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1912 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Buck Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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