Fries Hydroelectric Project

Highway 94, Fries, VA 24330

Plant Summary Information

Fries Hydroelectric Project is ranked #8 out of 20 hydroelectric power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Fries Hydroelectric Project is comprised of 4 generators and generated 3.8 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.

Plant Name	Fries Hydroelectric Project
Utility Name	Central Rivers Power US, LLC
Location	Grayson County, VA
Initial Operation Date	January 1933
Last Update	Sep 2024
Annual Generation	20.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	74.1 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,048 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #748 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #131 out of 212 Virginia Power Plants
Ranked #8 out of 20 Virginia Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	Aquenergy Systems Inc (2013 to 2019) Central Rivers Power US, LLC (2020 to 2023)

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Fries Hydroelectric Project Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Fries Hydroelectric Project (10798)
Plant Address	Highway 94, Fries, VA 24330
Utility	Central Rivers Power US, LLC (64078)
Latitude, Longitude	36.7151, -80.98562
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Sep 2024
Initial Operation Date	January 1933
Annual Generation	20.6 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	86-1092-000
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	New River
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Appalachian Power Co (733) VA
Grid Voltage	13.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1933

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1933
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator GEN2 Details Operating January 1933

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.8 MW
Winter Capacity	0.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1933
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator GEN3 Details Operating January 1933

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.2 MW
Winter Capacity	0.2 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1933
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator GEN4 Details Operating January 1981

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1981
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Fries Hydroelectric Project Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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