⛏ Coal Power Plants in Virginia
Virginia operates 4 coal power plants totaling 1,516 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 1.0M MWh.
Coal plants burn pulverized coal to boil water and spin steam turbines. They emit substantial CO₂, SO₂, and NOₓ along with mercury and particulate matter. Modern units include scrubbers and selective catalytic reduction; older units are increasingly being retired or converted to natural gas as economics shift.
Plants4operating
Capacity1,516 MWnameplate
Generation1.0M MWhannual
Where coal plants sit in Virginia
All Virginia coal plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover | Clover | Halifax County | 848 MW | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
| Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center | St. Paul | Wise County | 668 MW | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
| Glen Lyn | Glen Lyn | Giles County | — | Appalachian Power Co |
| Mecklenburg Power Station | Clarksville | Mecklenburg County | — | Virginia Electric & Power Co |