Snowden
7443 Elon Road, Big Island, VA 24526Plant Summary Information
Snowden is ranked #10 out of 21 hydroelectric power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Snowden is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Snowden |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Town of Bedford - (VA) |
| Location | Bedford County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1987 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 14.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 53.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,468 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #866 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #135 out of 212 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 21 Virginia Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Snowden
Snowden Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Snowden (3821) |
| Plant Address | 7443 Elon Road, Big Island, VA 24526 |
| Utility | Town of Bedford - (VA) (1456) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.5736, -79.3715 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 14.0 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 | 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 | James River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Town of Bedford - (VA) (1456) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 23.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating August 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating August 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Snowden Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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