219th largest plant in Virginia · 9754th nationally
Emporia is a hydroelectric power plant in Virginia with a nameplate capacity of 2.5 MW. It generates roughly 4.9k MWh per year — enough to power about 464 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 22% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Emporia |
|---|---|
| Operator | Emporia Hydro Power Lp |
| City | Emporia |
| County | Greensville County |
| State | Virginia |
| ZIP | 23847 |
| Coordinates | 36.69600, -77.56000 |
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 | 2.0 MW | Operating | 1986 |
| GEN2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 0.5 MW | Operating | 1986 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| 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.