North Valmy
I 80 Stonehouse Exit, Valmy, NV 89438Plant Summary Information
North Valmy is ranked #10 out of 109 power plants in Nevada in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
North Valmy is comprised of 2 generators and generated 393.6 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | North Valmy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sierra Pacific Power Co |
| Location | Humboldt County, NV |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1981 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 18.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #674 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #62 out of 129 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #10 out of 109 Nevada Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 1 Nevada Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 50.3% Subbituminous Coal : 49.2% |
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Monthly Net Generation for North Valmy
North Valmy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | North Valmy (8224) |
| Plant Address | I 80 Stonehouse Exit, Valmy, NV 89438 |
| Utility | Sierra Pacific Power Co (17166) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.88132, -117.15161 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1981 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 50.3% Subbituminous Coal : 49.2% |
| 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Nevada Power Company (NEVP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Sierra Pacific Power Co (17166) NV |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1981
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 277.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 254 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 254 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Bituminous Coal |
|---|---|
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Planned New Prime Mover | ST |
| Planned Energy Source | NG |
| Planned New Nameplate Capacity | 277.2 MW |
| Planned Repower | December 2025 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1985
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 289.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 268 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 268 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Bituminous Coal |
|---|---|
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Planned New Prime Mover | ST |
| Planned Energy Source | NG |
| Planned New Nameplate Capacity | 289.8 MW |
| Planned Repower | May 2026 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
North Valmy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power Co | 1221 W. Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
| Sierra Pacific Power Co | P O Box 10100 6100 Neil Road, Reno, NV 89520 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
| Idaho Power Co | 1221 W. Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
| Sierra Pacific Power Co | P O Box 10100 6100 Neil Road, Reno, NV 89520 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
| #52 | E W Brown | Harrodsburg, KY | 1.4 TWh |
| #53 | Mayo | Roxboro, NC | 1.2 TWh |
| #54 | Elm Road Generating Station | Oak Creek, WI | 7.0 TWh |
| #55 | Kingston | Kingston, TN | 3.1 TWh |
| #56 | Clover | Clover, VA | 789.2 GWh |
| #57 | Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center | St. Paul, VA | 854.9 GWh |
| #58 | Bull Run | Clinton, TN | 750.8 GWh |
| #59 | Sioux | West Alton, MO | 3.3 TWh |
| #60 | AES Warrior Run Cogeneration Facility | Cumberland, MD | 726.4 GWh |
| #61 | Marion | Marion, IL | 763.9 GWh |
| #63 | Dallman | Springfield, IL | 534.3 GWh |
| #64 | Barry | Bucks, AL | 12.4 TWh |
| #65 | Cope | Cope, SC | 1.7 TWh |
| #66 | Tennessee Eastman Operations | Kingsport, TN | 1.1 TWh |
| #67 | Cooper | Somerset, KY | 451.4 GWh |
| #68 | TalenEnergy Montour | Washingtonville, PA | 2.4 TWh |
| #69 | Big Bend | Apollo Beach, FL | 7.7 TWh |
| #70 | Archer Daniels Midland Decatur | Decatur, IL | 654.1 GWh |
| #71 | Gallatin (TN) | Gallatin, TN | 3.6 TWh |
| #72 | Michigan City | Michigan City, IN | 1.5 TWh |
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