Hawks Nest Hydro
11966 Midland Trail, Gauley Bridge, WV 25085Plant Summary Information
Hawks Nest Hydro is ranked #13 out of 35 power plants in West Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hawks Nest Hydro is comprised of 4 generators and generated 58.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Hawks Nest Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Hawks Nest Hydro LLC |
| Location | Fayette County, WV |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1936 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 435.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,418 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #103 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #13 out of 35 West Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 12 West Virginia Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hawks Nest Hydro
Hawks Nest Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hawks Nest Hydro (50011) |
| Plant Address | 11966 Midland Trail, Gauley Bridge, WV 25085 |
| Utility | Hawks Nest Hydro LLC (55698) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.1478, -81.1753 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1936 |
| Annual Generation | 435.2 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Primary Metal Manufacturing (331) |
| Sector | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Water Source | New River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Appalachian Power Co (733) WV |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 1936
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 24.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 23.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1936 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating June 1936
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 24.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 23.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1936 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating June 1936
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 24.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 23.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1936 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator GEN4 Details Operating June 1936
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 24.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 23.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1936 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Hawks Nest Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Energy Marketing US LLC | 200 Liberty St, New York, NY 10281 | Generator GEN1 | 100.00% |
| Brookfield Energy Marketing US LLC | 200 Liberty St, New York, NY 10281 | Generator GEN2 | 100.00% |
| Brookfield Energy Marketing US LLC | 200 Liberty St, New York, NY 10281 | Generator GEN3 | 100.00% |
| Brookfield Energy Marketing US LLC | 200 Liberty St, New York, NY 10281 | Generator GEN4 | 100.00% |
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