Meldahl Hydroelectric Project
Rt. 8 Ohio River Mile 436.2, Foster, KY 41002Plant Summary Information
Meldahl Hydroelectric Project is ranked #14 out of 49 power plants in Kentucky in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Meldahl Hydroelectric Project is comprised of 3 generators and generated 151.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Meldahl Hydroelectric Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Hamilton - (OH) |
| Location | Bracken County, KY |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 622.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,121 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #76 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #14 out of 49 Kentucky Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 11 Kentucky Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
City of Hamilton - (OH) (2013 to 2022) American Mun Power-Ohio, Inc (2016 to 2017) |
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Meldahl Hydroelectric Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Meldahl Hydroelectric Project (56872) |
| Plant Address | Rt. 8 Ohio River Mile 436.2 Foster, KY 41002 |
| Utility | City of Hamilton - (OH) (7977) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.79143, -84.17298 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2016 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 622.1 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 | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Ohio River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Ohio Inc (3542) OH |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 2016
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 1123180605 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Meldahl 138kv Gen-1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 35 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 35 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 35 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 2016
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 1123180604 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Melddam 138kv Gen-1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 35 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 35 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 35 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating April 2016
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 1123180606 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Meldahl 138kv Gen-1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 35 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 35 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 35 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Meldahl Hydroelectric Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hamilton - (OH) | 960 N. Third Street, Hamilton, OH 45011 | Generator 1 | 51.40% |
| American Mun Power-Ohio, Inc | 1111 Schrock Road, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43229 | Generator 1 | 48.60% |
| City of Hamilton - (OH) | 960 N. Third Street, Hamilton, OH 45011 | Generator 2 | 51.40% |
| American Mun Power-Ohio, Inc | 1111 Schrock Road, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43229 | Generator 2 | 48.60% |
| City of Hamilton - (OH) | 960 N. Third Street, Hamilton, OH 45011 | Generator 3 | 51.40% |
| American Mun Power-Ohio, Inc | 1111 Schrock Road, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43229 | Generator 3 | 48.60% |
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