Holtwood

482 Old Holtwood Road, Holtwood, PA 17532

Plant Summary Information

Holtwood is ranked #39 out of 1,371 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Holtwood is comprised of 14 generators and generated 221.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Holtwood
Utility Name	BIF III Holtwood LLC
Location	Lancaster County, PA
Initial Operation Date	October 1910
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	949.8 GWh
Annual Consumption	3.5 M MMBtu
Ranked #758 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #39 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #37 out of 231 Pennsylvania Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 17 Pennsylvania Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operators	PPL Holtwood LLC (2013 to 2014) TalenEnergy Holtwood LLC (2015 to 2015) Holtwood LLC (2016 to 2016) BIF III Holtwood LLC (2017 to 2023)

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Monthly Net Generation for Holtwood

Holtwood Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Holtwood (3145)
Plant Address	482 Old Holtwood Road, Holtwood, PA 17532
Utility	BIF III Holtwood LLC (60416)
Latitude, Longitude	39.8272, -76.33177
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	October 1910
Annual Generation	949.8 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	Yes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number	00-40-000

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	Octoraro Crek
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	PPL Electric Utilities Corp (14715) PA
Grid Voltage	69.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator HW1 Details Operating October 1910

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50593
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50593
Nameplate Capacity	10.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	10 MW
Winter Capacity	10 MW

Minimum Load	3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1910
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator HW6 Details Operating December 1911

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50588
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50588
Nameplate Capacity	10.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	12.5 MW
Winter Capacity	12.5 MW

Minimum Load	4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1911
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator HW2 Details Operating February 1911

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50594
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50594
Nameplate Capacity	10.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	11.7 MW
Winter Capacity	11.7 MW

Minimum Load	4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1911
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator HW3 Details Operating February 1911

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50595
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50595
Nameplate Capacity	13.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	12.7 MW
Winter Capacity	12.7 MW

Minimum Load	4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1911
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator HW4 Details Operating May 1911

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50596
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50596
Nameplate Capacity	10.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	11.2 MW
Winter Capacity	11.2 MW

Minimum Load	7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 1911
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator HW5 Details Operating July 1911

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50597
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50597
Nameplate Capacity	10.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	12.1 MW
Winter Capacity	12.1 MW

Minimum Load	7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1911
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator HW7 Details Operating October 1913

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50589
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50589
Nameplate Capacity	10.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	10.3 MW
Winter Capacity	10.3 MW

Minimum Load	7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1913
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator HW8 Details Operating December 1914

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50590
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50590
Nameplate Capacity	11.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	10.5 MW
Winter Capacity	10.5 MW

Minimum Load	4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1914
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator HW9 Details Operating February 1914

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50591
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50591
Nameplate Capacity	13.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	13.2 MW
Winter Capacity	13.2 MW

Minimum Load	4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1914
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator HW10 Details Operating March 1924

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50592
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50592
Nameplate Capacity	12 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	13.2 MW
Winter Capacity	13.2 MW

Minimum Load	4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 1924
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator HW11 Details Operating June 2011

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	123901489
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	123901489
Nameplate Capacity	1.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	1.2 MW
Winter Capacity	1.2 MW

Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2011
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator HW13 Details Operating June 2011

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	123901487
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	123901487
Nameplate Capacity	1.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	1.2 MW
Winter Capacity	1.2 MW

Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2011
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator HW18 Details Operating November 2013

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	123901483
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	123901483
Nameplate Capacity	66 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	64.6 MW
Winter Capacity	64.6 MW

Minimum Load	25 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 2013
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator HW19 Details Operating November 2013

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	123901485
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	123901485
Nameplate Capacity	66 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	64.6 MW
Winter Capacity	64.6 MW

Minimum Load	25 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 2013
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Holtwood Plant Owners

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

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