155th largest plant in Pennsylvania · 5128th nationally
Conemaugh Hydro Plant is a hydroelectric power plant in Pennsylvania with a nameplate capacity of 15.0 MW. It generates roughly 44.5k MWh per year — enough to power about 4,242 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 34% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Conemaugh Hydro Plant |
|---|---|
| Operator | Pennsylvania Renewable Resources |
| City | Saltsburg |
| County | Westmoreland County |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP | 15681 |
| Coordinates | 40.46439, -79.36570 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 7.5 MW | Operating | 1989 |
| GEN2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 7.5 MW | Operating | 1989 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nrr Conemaugh Lp | New York, NY | 9990.0% |
| Arlington Energy Associates, Co. | New York, NY | 10.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pjm Interconnection, Llc |
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.