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COAL POWER PLANTSPotomac River
Potomac River is a 514 MW retired coal power plant in Alexandria County, Virginia, operated by NRG Potomac River LLC.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingSep 1949 (completed)
- ClosedOct 2012 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Conventional Steam Coal | 110 MW | Retired |
| 4 | Conventional Steam Coal | 110 MW | Retired |
| 5 | Conventional Steam Coal | 110 MW | Retired |
| 1 | Conventional Steam Coal | 92 MW | Retired |
| 2 | Conventional Steam Coal | 92 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- NRG Potomac River LLC
- Location
- Alexandria County, Virginia
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 514 MW
- First unit online
- Sep 1949
- EIA plant ID
- 3788
Location
38.8203, -77.0411
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem