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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSCushaw
Cushaw is a 7.5 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Amherst County, Virginia, operated by Cushaw Hydro LLC.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.5 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.5 MW | |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.5 MW | |
| 4 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.5 MW | |
| 5 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.5 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Cushaw Hydro LLC
- Location
- Amherst County, Virginia
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 7.5 MW
- First unit online
- Jan 1930
- EIA plant ID
- 3798
Location
37.5929, -79.3808
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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