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Bath County
2.9 GW pumped storage hydro power plant · Bath County, Virginia
- Operating capacity
- 2.9 GW
- 6 generators
- Main fuel
- Pumped storage hydro
- First unit online
- 1985
- Generation, 2023
- -1.0 TWh
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 6167
- Operator
- Virginia Electric & Power Co
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- County
- Bath County
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Location
- 38.2089, -79.8000
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Hydroelectric Pumped Storage | Pumped storage hydro | 477 MW | Dec 1985 | Operating |
| 2Hydroelectric Pumped Storage | Pumped storage hydro | 477 MW | Dec 1985 | Operating |
| 3Hydroelectric Pumped Storage | Pumped storage hydro | 477 MW | Dec 1985 | Operating |
| 4Hydroelectric Pumped Storage | Pumped storage hydro | 477 MW | Dec 1985 | Operating |
| 5Hydroelectric Pumped Storage | Pumped storage hydro | 477 MW | Dec 1985 | Operating |
| 6Hydroelectric Pumped Storage | Pumped storage hydro | 477 MW | Dec 1985 | Operating |
Generation and emissions, 2023
EPA eGRID annual data
- Net generation
- -1.0 TWh
Net generation is negative when a plant uses more electricity than it sends to the grid, which is normal for storage plants.
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Diesel Generation Facility | Petroleum | 6.0 MW | 19 mi |
| HCE Millboro Springs Solar, LLC | Solar | 5.0 MW | 19 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can Bath County produce?
- Bath County has 2.9 GW of operating nameplate capacity across 6 generators as of August 2026.
- Who operates Bath County?
- EIA lists Virginia Electric & Power Co as the operator of Bath County.
- How much electricity did Bath County generate?
- Bath County reported -1.0 TWh of net generation in 2023, according to EPA eGRID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M (August 2026); U.S. EPA eGRID2023 · Data for August 2026