Ontelaunee Energy Center
5115 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605Plant Summary Information
Ontelaunee Energy Center is ranked #22 out of 231 power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ontelaunee Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.1 TWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Ontelaunee Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ontelaunee Energy Center |
| Location | Berks County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 28.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #298 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #168 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #22 out of 231 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 out of 78 Pennsylvania Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ontelaunee Energy Center
Ontelaunee Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ontelaunee Energy Center (55193) |
| Plant Address | 5115 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605 |
| Utility | Ontelaunee Energy Center (55649) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.4219, -75.9356 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2004 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 01-24-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Reading Water Authority |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Metropolitan Edison Co (12390) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 237.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP |
| Pipeline Notes | Generator connnection through Texas Eastern Transmission LP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating May 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC01 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ONTELAUN 18 KV CT1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ONTELAUN 18 KV CT1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 250 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 181.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 200.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 95 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating May 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC01 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ONTELAUN 18 KV CT2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ONTELAUN 18 KV CT2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 250 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 179.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 200.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 95 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator STG Details Operating May 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC01 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Duct Burners | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ONTELAUN 18 KV STM |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ONTELAUN 18 KV STM |
| Nameplate Capacity | 228 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 187 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 223.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 95 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Ontelaunee Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontelaunee Power Operating Company LLC | 5115 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605 | Generator CTG1 | 100.00% |
| Ontelaunee Power Operating Company LLC | 5115 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605 | Generator CTG2 | 100.00% |
| Ontelaunee Power Operating Company LLC | 5115 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605 | Generator STG | 100.00% |
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