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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSMorgantown L&D Hydroelectric Project
Morgantown L&D Hydroelectric Project is a 5.0 MW planned hydroelectric plant in Monongalia County, West Virginia, operated by Rye Development.
Plant statusIn planning
- Planning (current stage)
- Consented (not yet reached)
- Construction (not yet reached)
- OperatingTarget Aug 2028 (not yet reached)
- Closed (not yet reached)
Planned start of operation reported to EIA: Aug 2028.
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Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2.5 MW | Planned, approvals not yet sought |
| NA2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2.5 MW | Planned, approvals not yet sought |
Plant details
- Operator
- Rye Development
- Location
- Monongalia County, West Virginia
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Planned: 5.0 MW
- EIA plant ID
- 62387
Location
39.6196, -79.9681
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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