Eddystone Generating Station
#1 Industrial Hwy., Eddystone, PA 19022Plant Summary Information
Eddystone Generating Station is ranked #56 out of 78 natural gas power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Eddystone Generating Station is comprised of 6 generators and generated 830.4 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Eddystone Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Constellation Power, Inc |
| Location | Delaware County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1967 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 26.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 587.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,694 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,373 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #134 out of 231 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #56 out of 78 Pennsylvania Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 81.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 18.3% |
| Previous Operator |
Exelon Power (2013 to 2021) Constellation Power, Inc (2022 to 2023) |
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Eddystone Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Eddystone Generating Station (3161) |
| Plant Address | #1 Industrial Hwy., Eddystone, PA 19022 |
| Utility | Constellation Power, Inc (6035) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.858, -75.323 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1967 |
| Annual Generation | 26.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 81.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 18.3% |
| 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 | Delaware River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PECO Energy Co (14940) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV / 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PECO ENERGY COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 20 Details Operating October 1967
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDDYSTON13 KV UNIT20 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDDYSTON13 KV UNIT20 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 13 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1967 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 10 Details Operating May 1967
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDDYSTON13 KV UNIT10 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDDYSTON13 KV UNIT10 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 13 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1967 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 30 Details Operating March 1970
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDDYSTON13 KV UNIT30 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDDYSTON13 KV UNIT30 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 21.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 17 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1970 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 40 Details Operating June 1970
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDDYSTON13 KV UNIT40 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDDYSTON13 KV UNIT40 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 21.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 17 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1970 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating September 1974
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDDYSTON20 KV UNIT03 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDDYSTON20 KV UNIT03 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 391 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 380 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 380 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1974 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | June 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 250 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 250 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 380 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 380 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 |
Generator 4 Details Operating June 1976
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDDYSTON20 KV UNIT04 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDDYSTON20 KV UNIT04 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 391 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 380 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 380 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1976 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | June 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 250 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 250 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 380 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 380 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 |
Eddystone Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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