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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSNew Cumberland Hydroelectric Project
New Cumberland Hydroelectric Project is a 20.0 MW planned hydroelectric plant in Hancock County, West Virginia, operated by Current Hydro Project 19, LLC.
Plant statusIn planning
- Planning (current stage)
- Consented (not yet reached)
- Construction (not yet reached)
- OperatingTarget Apr 2029 (not yet reached)
- Closed (not yet reached)
Planned start of operation reported to EIA: Apr 2029.
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Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC-1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 10 MW | Regulatory approvals pending |
| NC-2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 10 MW | Regulatory approvals pending |
Plant details
- Operator
- Current Hydro Project 19, LLC
- Location
- Hancock County, West Virginia
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Planned: 20.0 MW
- EIA plant ID
- 69701
Location
40.5282, -80.6257
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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