Query
Richard B Russell
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Richard B Russell
Generated
2026-10-17T12:22:23.872Z

Briefing on Richard B Russell

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 17, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
628 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1985
Operating since
8
Generators
4.7%
Capacity factor
257 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Richard B Russell is a 628 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Georgia, currently Operating.

Richard B Russell is reported in Georgia since 1985 under USCE-Savannah District. Available operating and financial measures include 4.7% capacity factor and 257 GWh annual generation; $2294/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Elbert, Georgia
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric, Hydroelectric Pumped Storage
Owner / parent
USCE-Savannah District
Operator
USCE-Savannah District
Grid
Southeastern Power Administration
Plant ID
6132

What stands out

1

Richard B Russell is a 628 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Georgia with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 4.7% capacity factor and 257 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $2294/kW CapEx.

Market and operating context

Balancing authority
Southeastern Power Administration
NERC region
SERC
State rank
#2 of 30
National rank
#40 of 1,462

Why it matters

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