Criterion
1295 Eagle Rock Road, Oakland, MD 21550Plant Summary Information
Criterion is ranked #13 out of 179 power plants in Maryland in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Criterion generated 38.4 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Criterion |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Criterion Power Partners LLC |
| Location | Garrett County, MD |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 223.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 794.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,177 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #664 out of 1,343 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #13 out of 179 Maryland Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 5 Maryland Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Criterion
Criterion Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Criterion (57300) |
| Plant Address | 1295 Eagle Rock Road, Oakland, MD 21550 |
| Utility | Criterion Power Partners LLC (56661) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.4047, -79.29 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2010 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Annual Generation | 223.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| 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 | 10-70-000 |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | The Potomac Edison Company (15263) MD |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2010
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | KELSOGAP138 KV CRITRNWF |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | KELSOGAP138 KV CRITRNWF |
| Nameplate Capacity | 70 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 70 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 70 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 28 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 28 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.5-116 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.6 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Criterion Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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