Leesville
Rt. 754, Hurt, VA 24563Plant Summary Information
Leesville is ranked #5 out of 21 hydroelectric power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Leesville is comprised of 2 generators and generated 14.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Leesville |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Appalachian Power Co |
| Location | Pittsylvania County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1964 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 53.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 202.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,742 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #497 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #72 out of 192 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 21 Virginia Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Leesville
Leesville Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Leesville (3777) |
| Plant Address | Rt. 754 Hurt, VA 24563 |
| Utility | Appalachian Power Co (733) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.0933, -79.4025 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1964 |
| Annual Generation | 53.3 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Roanoke River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Appalachian Power Co (733) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 1964
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 23 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1964 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Generator 2 Details Operating March 1964
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 23 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1964 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Leesville Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Leesville.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altavista Power Station | Altavista, VA | 370.4 GWh | 7.3 mi |
| Altavista Solar | Lynch Station, VA | 186.2 GWh | 4.9 mi |
| Bedford Solar | Bedford, VA | 5.4 GWh | 17.3 mi |
| Crystal Hill Solar | Crystal Hill, VA | 26.3 GWh | 31 mi |
| Danville | Danville, VA | 13.2 GWh | 30.4 mi |
| Danville Kentuck Road Plant | Ringgold, VA | 47.7 MWh | 31 mi |
| Danville New Design Plant | Danville, VA | 42.3 MWh | 32 mi |
| Depot Solar Center, LLC | Rustburg, VA | 31.0 GWh | 20.2 mi |
| Energix Leatherwood, LLC | Axton, VA | 42.8 GWh | 32.8 mi |
| Georgia-Pacific Big Island | Big Island, VA | 56.0 GWh | 30.6 mi |
| Halifax | Halifax, VA | 1.6 GWh | 34.1 mi |
| Maplewood Solar | Climax, VA | 210.3 GWh | 14.8 mi |
| Niagara | Vinton, VA | 8.8 GWh | 28.3 mi |
| Orange Street G1 | Bedford, VA | 91.6 MWh | 17.5 mi |
| Reusens | Lynchburg, VA | 27.2 GWh | 28.2 mi |
| Smith Mountain | Penhook, VA | 158.5 GWh | 8.2 mi |
| Snowden | Big Island, VA | 14.8 GWh | 33.2 mi |
| Sycamore Solar | Gretna, VA | 91.1 GWh | 15.6 mi |
| Water Strider Solar | Nathalie, VA | 201.6 GWh | 21.4 mi |
| Whitehorn Solar | Gretna, VA | 85.8 GWh | 11.4 mi |