Conemaugh Hydro Plant

1665 Auen Rd Ste C, Saltsburg, PA 15681

Plant Summary Information

Conemaugh Hydro Plant is ranked #10 out of 17 hydroelectric power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Conemaugh Hydro Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 6.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Conemaugh Hydro Plant
Utility Name	Pennsylvania Renewable Resources
Location	Westmoreland County, PA
Initial Operation Date	February 1989
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	44.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	168.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,010 out of 11,836 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #536 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #113 out of 231 Pennsylvania Power Plants
Ranked #10 out of 17 Pennsylvania Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Conemaugh Hydro Plant (52173)
Plant Address	1665 Auen Rd Ste C, Saltsburg, PA 15681
Utility	Pennsylvania Renewable Resources (42659)
Latitude, Longitude	40.46439, -79.3657
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	February 1989
Annual Generation	44.5 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	85-621-001
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	Conemaugh River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Pennsylvania Electric Co (14711) PA
Grid Voltage	1.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Jointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity	7.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	4 MW
Minimum Load	1.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 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	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Jointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity	7.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	4 MW
Minimum Load	1.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 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	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
NRR Conemaugh LP	333 West 52nd Street, Suite 1003, New York, NY 10019	Generator GEN1	99.90%
Arlington Energy Associates, Co.	333 W 52nd Street Suite 1003, New York, NY 10019	Generator GEN1	0.10%
NRR Conemaugh LP	333 West 52nd Street, Suite 1003, New York, NY 10019	Generator GEN2	99.90%
Arlington Energy Associates, Co.	333 W 52nd Street Suite 1003, New York, NY 10019	Generator GEN2	0.10%

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Conemaugh	New Florence, PA	2.9 TWh	17 mi
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