Schoolfield Dam

1936 Memorial Drive, Danville, VA 24541

Plant Summary Information

Schoolfield Dam is ranked #9 out of 20 hydroelectric power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Schoolfield Dam is comprised of 3 generators and generated 3.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant NameSchoolfield Dam
Utility NameEagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC
LocationPittsylvania County, VA
Initial Operation DateOctober 1990
Last Update Dec 2024
Annual Generation 15.0 GWh
Annual Consumption 55.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,468 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #849 out of 1,370 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #137 out of 216 Virginia Power Plants
Ranked #9 out of 20 Virginia Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water
Previous Operators STS HydroPower Ltd-Schoolfield Dam (2013 to 2017)
STS Hydropower, LLC (2018 to 2020)
Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (2021 to 2023)

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Monthly Net Generation for Schoolfield Dam

Schoolfield Dam Details

Summary Information
Plant NameSchoolfield Dam (54655)
Plant Address1936 Memorial Drive, Danville, VA 24541
UtilityEagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (57280)
Latitude, Longitude36.57678, -79.4325
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation DateOctober 1990
Annual Generation 15.0 GWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusYes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number89-194-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionSERC
Balancing AuthorityPJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceDan River
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerVirginia Electric & Power Co (19876) VA
Grid Voltage 13.90 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator SCH1 Details Operating October 1990

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity1.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity1.5 MW
Winter Capacity1.5 MW
Minimum Load0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 1990
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Generator SCH2 Details Operating November 1990

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity1.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity1.5 MW
Winter Capacity1.5 MW
Minimum Load0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateNovember 1990
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Generator SCH3 Details Operating December 1990

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity1.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity1.5 MW
Winter Capacity1.5 MW
Minimum Load0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 1990
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWater
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Schoolfield Dam Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
STS Hydropower, LLC7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814Generator SCH1100.00%
STS Hydropower, LLC7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814Generator SCH2100.00%
STS Hydropower, LLC7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814Generator SCH3100.00%

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