Mountaineer
State Route 62, New Haven, WV 25265Plant Summary Information
Mountaineer is ranked #13 out of 130 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mountaineer is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.3 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Mountaineer |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Appalachian Power Co |
| Location | Mason County, WV |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1980 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 5.7 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 58.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #194 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #13 out of 130 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 35 West Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 7 West Virginia Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.7% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Mountaineer
Mountaineer Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mountaineer (6264) |
| Plant Address | State Route 62 New Haven, WV 25265 |
| Utility | Appalachian Power Co (733) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.9794, -81.9344 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1980 |
| Annual Generation | 5.7 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.7% |
| 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 | Ohio River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Appalachian Power Co (733) WV |
| Grid Voltage | 765.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1980
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1300 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1299 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1299 MW |
| Minimum Load | 500 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1980 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Mountaineer Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #7 | Cumberland (TN) | Cumberland City, TN | 9.6 TWh |
| #8 | Gibson | Owensville, IN | 9.1 TWh |
| #9 | Cross | Cross, SC | 9.1 TWh |
| #10 | Mill Creek (KY) | Louisville, KY | 8.4 TWh |
| #11 | H L Spurlock | Maysville, KY | 8.3 TWh |
| #12 | Trimble County | Bedford, KY | 8.3 TWh |
| #14 | Roxboro | Semora, NC | 5.3 TWh |
| #15 | Clifty Creek | Madison, IN | 5.6 TWh |
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| #17 | Kyger Creek | Cheshire, OH | 5.4 TWh |
| #18 | Cayuga | Cayuga, IN | 4.6 TWh |
| #19 | Crystal River | Crystal River, FL | 17.5 TWh |
| #20 | Warrick | Newburgh, IN | 4.4 TWh |
| #21 | AES Petersburg | Petersburg, IN | 4.3 TWh |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Ceredo Generating Station | Huntington, WV | 498.9 GWh | 53.2 mi |
| Gavin Power, LLC | Cheshire, OH | 13.3 TWh | 10.2 mi |
| Green Valley LFGTE | Ashland, KY | 17.7 GWh | 62 mi |
| Greenup Hydro | Franklin Furnace, OH | 338.1 GWh | 54.8 mi |
| Hanging Rock Energy Facility | Ironton, OH | 11.6 TWh | 53.7 mi |
| Haverhill North Cogeneration Facility | Franklin Furnace, OH | 349.6 GWh | 54.9 mi |
| John E Amos | St Albans, WV | 9.9 TWh | 35.5 mi |
| Kyger Creek | Cheshire, OH | 5.4 TWh | 11.4 mi |
| Marmet | Marmet, WV | 69.0 GWh | 53.9 mi |
| Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC - Chillicothe Facility | Chillicothe, OH | 276.0 GWh | 60.6 mi |
| Pleasants Energy LLC | St Mary's, WV | 2.4 TWh | 39.1 mi |
| Pleasants Power Station | Willow Island, WV | 3.6 TWh | 43.5 mi |
| Racine | Racine, OH | 202.6 GWh | 4.6 mi |
| Rolling Hills Generating | Wilkesville, OH | 1.5 TWh | 22.6 mi |
| Washington Energy Facility | Beverly, OH | 5.6 TWh | 44.1 mi |
| Waterford Power, LLC | Waterford, OH | 6.5 TWh | 40 mi |
| Willow Island Hydroelectric Plant | Willow Island, WV | 229.3 GWh | 42.1 mi |
| Winfield | Winfield, WV | 132.2 GWh | 31.2 mi |