Wheelabrator Portsmouth
3809 Elm Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23704Plant Summary Information
Wheelabrator Portsmouth is ranked #4 out of 64 distillate fuel oil power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wheelabrator Portsmouth is comprised of 3 generators and generated 7.8 GWh during the 3-month period between April 2024 to July 2024.
| Plant Name | Wheelabrator Portsmouth |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wheelabrator Environmental Systems |
| Location | Portsmouth city, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1987 |
| Last Update | Jul 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 35.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,310 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #62 out of 1,262 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #97 out of 211 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 64 Virginia Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 46.5% Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 29.4% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 24.1% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Wheelabrator Portsmouth
Wheelabrator Portsmouth Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wheelabrator Portsmouth (54998) |
| Plant Address | 3809 Elm Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23704 |
| Utility | Wheelabrator Environmental Systems (20541) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.8083, -76.3036 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jul 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 35.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 46.5% Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 29.4% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 24.1% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 01-88-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Water Transportation (483) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | City Of Portsmouth |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1410 Details Operating October 1987
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 15.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1987 |
| Planned Retirement | July 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 1430 Details Operating February 1987
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 15.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1987 |
| Planned Retirement | July 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 1420 Details Operating March 1987
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 15.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1987 |
| Planned Retirement | July 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 |
Wheelabrator Portsmouth Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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