Where is Conemaugh Hydro Plant?

In Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (PA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Conemaugh Hydro Plant?

15 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Conemaugh Hydro Plant?

EIA-860M names Pennsylvania Renewable Resources as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Conemaugh Hydro Plant LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Pennsylvania Renewable Resources here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Conemaugh Hydro Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Conemaugh Hydro Plant still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Conemaugh Hydro Plant

Conemaugh Hydro Plant is a 15 MW hydroelectric power plant in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, operated by Pennsylvania Renewable Resources. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service in 1989.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 15 MW; 4 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1989
EIA plant ID: 52173

Where it is

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County: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40.4644, -79.3657
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Pennsylvania Renewable Resources
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

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Conemaugh Hydro Plant: FAQ

Where is Conemaugh Hydro Plant?: In Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (PA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Conemaugh Hydro Plant?: 15 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Conemaugh Hydro Plant?: EIA-860M names Pennsylvania Renewable Resources as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Conemaugh Hydro Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Pennsylvania Renewable Resources here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Conemaugh Hydro Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Conemaugh Hydro Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.