Power Plants in Charlottesville Area
There are a total of 10 power plants in Charlottesville Area. The most common type of power plant in Charlottesville Area is Solar with a total of 5 locations. Natural Gas generates the most power in Charlottesville Area with 2235.8 total Megawatts.Source Total Locations Total Megawatts Natural Gas 4 2235.8 Nuclear 1 1893 Solar 5 141
| Source | Total Locations | Total Megawatts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 4 | 2235.8 | |
| Nuclear | 1 | 1893 | |
| Solar | 5 | 141 | |
Map of Power Plants in Charlottesville Area
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Source: US Energy Information Administration - 2024
List of All Power Plant Locations in Charlottesville Area | ||||||
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| Plant Name | Operator | Power Source | Megawatts | City/Town | ZIP Code | |
| Bear Garden | Virginia Electric & Power Co | natural gas | 622.0 | New Canton | 23123 | |
| Buckingham Solar LLC | Dominion Renewable Energy | solar | 19.8 | Cumberland | 23040 | |
| Desper Solar | Dominion Renewable Energy | solar | 88.2 | Louisa | 23093 | |
| Energix Buckingham, LLC | Energix Buckingham, LLC | solar | 20.0 | Cumberland | 23040 | |
| Gordonsville Energy LP | Virginia Electric & Power Co | natural gas | 218.0 | Gordonsville | 22942 | |
| Louisa Generation Facility | Old Dominion Electric Coop | natural gas | 466.0 | Gordonsville | 22942 | |
| North Anna | Virginia Electric & Power Co | nuclear | 1893.0 | Mineral | 23117 | |
| Palmer Solar Center | Arevon Energy, Inc. | solar | 5.0 | Troy | 22974 | |
| Tenaska Virginia Generating Station | Tenaska Virginia Partners LP | natural gas | 929.8 | Scottsville | 24590 | |
| Whitehouse Solar Farm | Virginia Electric & Power Co | solar | 8.0 | Louisa | 23093 | |