Homer City Generating Station
1750 Power Plant Road, Homer City, PA 15748Plant Summary Information
Homer City Generating Station is ranked #4 out of 6 coal plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Homer City Generating Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated -1.5 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Homer City Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NRG Homer City Services LLC |
| Location | Indiana County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1969 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 398.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,594 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #71 out of 130 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #52 out of 224 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 6 Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.9% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Homer City Generating Station
Homer City Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Homer City Generating Station (3122) |
| Plant Address | 1750 Power Plant Road Homer City, PA 15748 |
| Utility | NRG Homer City Services LLC (58615) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.51283, -79.19611 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1969 |
| Annual Generation | 398.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.9% |
| 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 | 99-75-000 |
| 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 | Two Lick Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | West Penn Power Co (20387) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV / 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1969
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 51230 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 660 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 626.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 631.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 285 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1969 |
| Planned Retirement | November 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1969
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 51231 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 660 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 613.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 618.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 290 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1969 |
| Planned Retirement | August 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating November 1977
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 51232 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 692 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 648.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 665.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 300 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1977 |
| Planned Retirement | July 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Homer City Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCG GP LLC | 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 | Generator 1 | 2.00% |
| Homer City Holdings LLC | 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 | Generator 1 | 98.00% |
| HCG GP LLC | 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 | Generator 2 | 2.00% |
| Homer City Holdings LLC | 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 | Generator 2 | 98.00% |
| HCG GP LLC | 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 | Generator 3 | 2.00% |
| Homer City Holdings LLC | 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 | Generator 3 | 98.00% |
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| #64 | Sioux | West Alton, MO | 3.4 TWh |
| #65 | Cooper | Somerset, KY | 556.2 GWh |
| #66 | Clover | Clover, VA | 530.7 GWh |
| #67 | Tennessee Eastman Operations | Kingsport, TN | 1.1 TWh |
| #68 | Archer Daniels Midland Decatur | Decatur, IL | 891.6 GWh |
| #69 | North Valmy | Valmy, NV | 1.1 TWh |
| #70 | Cope | Cope, SC | 1.6 TWh |
| #72 | Michigan City | Michigan City, IN | 1.8 TWh |
| #73 | Edwardsport | Edwardsport, IN | 3.5 TWh |
| #74 | Chesterfield | Chester, VA | 2.5 TWh |
| #75 | Brame Energy Center | Lena, LA | 4.5 TWh |
| #76 | Gallatin (TN) | Gallatin, TN | 4.1 TWh |
| #77 | Argus Cogen Plant | Trona, CA | 260.4 GWh |
| #78 | TES Filer City Station | Filer City, MI | 290.7 GWh |
| #79 | Brunner Island | York Haven, PA | 3.0 TWh |
| #80 | Victor J Daniel Jr | Escatawpa, MS | 10.0 TWh |
| #81 | General Chemical | Green River, WY | 245.0 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Homer City Generating Station.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Energy Units 3 4 & 5 | Springdale, PA | 4.9 TWh | 30.1 mi |
| Allegheny Hydro No 8 | Adrian, PA | 78.4 GWh | 30.4 mi |
| Allegheny No 6 Hydro Station | Ford City, PA | 39.6 GWh | 24.4 mi |
| Allegheny No. 5 Hydro Station | Schenley, PA | 41.0 GWh | 27.3 mi |
| Armstrong | Shelocta, PA | 1.2 TWh | 11.9 mi |
| Cambria Wind LLC | Sidman, PA | 153.2 GWh | 30.2 mi |
| Colver Green Energy | Colver, PA | 752.0 GWh | 21.1 mi |
| Conemaugh | New Florence, PA | 3.6 TWh | 11.4 mi |
| Conemaugh Hydro Plant | Saltsburg, PA | 61.3 GWh | 9.5 mi |
| CPV Fairview Energy Center | Johnstown, PA | 7.9 TWh | 19.2 mi |
| CPV Maple Hill Solar | Portage, PA | 41.2 GWh | 31 mi |
| Ebensburg Power | Ebensburg, PA | 373.6 GWh | 23.9 mi |
| Highland North Wind Farm | Sidman, PA | 194.5 GWh | 30.2 mi |
| Hunker Solar River, LLC | Ruffs Dale, PA | 3.7 GWh | 31.4 mi |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Indiana, PA | 23.7 GWh | 7.3 mi |
| Keystone | Shelocta, PA | 3.5 TWh | 12.7 mi |
| Mahoning Creek Hydroelectric Project | New Bethlehem, PA | 19.3 GWh | 28.6 mi |
| Patton Wind Farm | Patton, PA | 91.1 GWh | 27.5 mi |
| Seward (PA) | New Florence, PA | 2.6 TWh | 11.3 mi |
| Springdale 1 & 2 | Springdale, PA | 154.9 GWh | 30.1 mi |