John B Rich Memorial Power Station
81 Eleanor Avenue, Frackville, PA 17931Plant Summary Information
John B Rich Memorial Power Station is ranked #3 out of 14 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
John B Rich Memorial Power Station is comprised of 1 generator and generated 165.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | John B Rich Memorial Power Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Gilberton Power Co |
| Location | Schuylkill County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 624.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,055 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 14 Waste/Other Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #41 out of 231 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 10 Pennsylvania Waste/Other Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Waste/Other Coal : 99.7% |
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Monthly Net Generation for John B Rich Memorial Power Station
John B Rich Memorial Power Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | John B Rich Memorial Power Station (10113) |
| Plant Address | 81 Eleanor Avenue, Frackville, PA 17931 |
| Utility | Gilberton Power Co (7199) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.7903, -76.1983 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 624.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Waste/Other Coal : 99.7% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 83-425-013 |
| 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 CHP (3) |
| Water Source | Mine Shaft |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PPL Electric Utilities Corp (14715) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating February 1988
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50600 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 50600 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 88.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 80 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 80 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Waste/Other Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
John B Rich Memorial Power Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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