Safe Harbor

1 Power House Rd, Conestoga, PA 17516

Plant Summary Information

Safe Harbor is ranked #38 out of 1,371 hydroelectric power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Safe Harbor is comprised of 14 generators and generated 238.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Safe Harbor
Utility Name	Safe Harbor
Location	Lancaster County, PA
Initial Operation Date	December 1931
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	989.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	3.7 M MMBtu
Ranked #736 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #38 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #36 out of 231 Pennsylvania Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 17 Pennsylvania Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	Safe Harbor Water Power Corp (2013 to 2013) Safe Harbor (2014 to 2023)

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Monthly Net Generation for Safe Harbor

Safe Harbor Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Safe Harbor (3175)
Plant Address	1 Power House Rd, Conestoga, PA 17516
Utility	Safe Harbor (59364)
Latitude, Longitude	39.9244, -76.39
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	December 1931
Annual Generation	989.2 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	Yes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number	98-107-000

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	Susquehanna River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	PPL Electric Utilities Corp (14715) PA
Grid Voltage	13.20 kV / 230.00 kV / 69.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator 3 Details Operating December 1931

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50641
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50641
Nameplate Capacity	32 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	32 MW
Winter Capacity	32 MW

Minimum Load	10 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1931
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 4 Details Operating December 1931

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50642
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50642
Nameplate Capacity	32 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	32 MW
Winter Capacity	32 MW

Minimum Load	10 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1931
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 41 Details Operating December 1931

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1931
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H

Generator 42 Details Operating December 1931

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1931
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 5 Details Operating January 1932

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50643
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50643
Nameplate Capacity	32 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	32 MW
Winter Capacity	32 MW

Minimum Load	10 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1932
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 6 Details Operating January 1932

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50644
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50644
Nameplate Capacity	32 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	32 MW
Winter Capacity	32 MW

Minimum Load	10 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1932
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 7 Details Operating October 1933

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50645
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50645
Nameplate Capacity	32 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	32 MW
Winter Capacity	32 MW

Minimum Load	10 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1933
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 2 Details Operating November 1934

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50640
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50640
Nameplate Capacity	33 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	33 MW
Winter Capacity	33 MW

Minimum Load	10 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1934
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 1 Details Operating October 1940

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50639
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50639
Nameplate Capacity	33 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	33 MW
Winter Capacity	33 MW

Minimum Load	10 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1940
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 8 Details Operating April 1985

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50634
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50634
Nameplate Capacity	37.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	37.5 MW
Winter Capacity	37.5 MW

Minimum Load	33 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1985
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 10 Details Operating June 1985

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50636
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50636
Nameplate Capacity	37.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	37.5 MW
Winter Capacity	37.5 MW

Minimum Load	33 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1985
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 12 Details Operating September 1985

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50638
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50638
Nameplate Capacity	37.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	37.5 MW
Winter Capacity	37.5 MW

Minimum Load	33 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1985
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 9 Details Operating February 1986

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50635
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50635
Nameplate Capacity	37.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	37.5 MW
Winter Capacity	37.5 MW

Minimum Load	33 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1986
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 11 Details Operating April 1986

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	50637
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	50637
Nameplate Capacity	37.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	37.5 MW
Winter Capacity	37.5 MW

Minimum Load	33 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1986
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Safe Harbor Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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