Dickerson Power is a natural gas-fired power facility with 326 MW of EIA-reported nameplate capacity in Montgomery County, Maryland, registered as EIA Plant ID 1572. Dickerson Power is an operating 326-MW natural-gas power station in PJM comprising two GE Frame 7F combustion turbines; both units have June 1992 first-operation dates.
EIA-reported nameplate capacity; other nameplate and seasonal ratings may differ.
Primary generation technology.
Montgomery County · PJM
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Dickerson Power is currently operating; a closure or retirement is listed for December 18, 2023.
Dickerson Power is currently operating; a closure or retirement is listed for December 18, 2023.
PJM
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Operating generator records and technology attributes reported through EIA-860.
| Generator | Capacity | Technology | Operation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 196 MW 173 MW summer | Conventional Steam Coal Bituminous Coal · ST | Apr 1960 Retirement: Aug 2020 | Operating |
| 3 | 196 MW 173 MW summer | Conventional Steam Coal Bituminous Coal · ST | Mar 1962 Retirement: Aug 2020 | Operating |
| GT1 | 19 MW 18 MW summer | Petroleum Liquids Disillate Fuel Oil · GT | Mar 1967 Retirement: Oct 2022 | Operating |
| GT2 | 163 MW 147 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine Natural Gas · GT | Jun 1992 | |
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EIA-860 lists generator ST1 with this operating date.
PJM · Montgomery County
Monthly generation is reported through EIA-923. Capacity factor uses the current EIA nameplate capacity and is shown only for complete calendar years.
Portfolio membership follows the latest EIA-860 reporting entity. It does not imply ultimate ownership.
EIA-860 lists generator 2 with this operating date.
EIA-860 lists generator 3 with this operating date.
EIA-860 lists generator GT1 with this operating date.
The two Dickerson combustion turbines were constructed in 1992.
EIA-860 lists generator GT2, generator GT3 with this operating date.
EIA-860 lists a planned retirement for generator 2, generator 3, generator ST1.
EIA-860 lists a planned retirement for generator GT2, generator GT3.
EIA-860 lists a planned retirement for generator GT1.
The PJM Independent Market Monitor reported that the Commission approved Olympus Power's acquisition of a 100% interest in Dickerson Power and related applicants; the transfer followed an arrangement involving Lanyard Power and its lenders to avoid foreclosure.
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Dickerson Power has a reported capacity of 326 MW. Source: EIA Form 860.
Dickerson Power is a Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine facility in Montgomery County, MD, participating in the PJM market.
Dickerson Power is in Montgomery County, MD, inside the PJM balancing area.
Dickerson Power is operated by Dickerson Power, LLC according to the EIA generator inventory. Reporting membership does not by itself establish ultimate ownership.
Dickerson Power reported 317.1 GWh over the twelve months to 2026-06. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.
By capacity, Dickerson Power ranks #114 of 206 operating plants of the same technology nationally. It ranks #2 of 1 in MD.
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