Power Generation Facilities (Power Plants) in Virginia

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Publication_Date: 2001
Title: Power Generation Facilities (Power Plants) in Virginia
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Richmond, Virginia
Publisher: Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Other_Citation_Details:
From README: Power_plants shapefile was created using information from websites (Dominion Resources, ODEC, State Cogeneration Projects, Connectiv). Locations were digitized using addresses/directions from websites and DRGs. Most power plants were labeled on the DRG. Others were found on DOQQs or SPOT imagery.

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Online_Linkage: <http://gis.vedp.org>
Description:
Abstract:
Public service information is important to Virginia's economic growth. Locations and information of power generation facilities is now available. This information represents all types of power generation facilities throughout Virginia.
Purpose:
The dataset was developed to represent the locations of power generation facilities in Virginia.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2001
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Unknown
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -82.255112
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -75.482778
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 39.091631
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 36.490250
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 1915 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: utilitiesCommunication
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
Theme_Keyword: power
Theme_Keyword: generation
Theme_Keyword: plant
Theme_Keyword: facility
Theme_Keyword: energy
Theme_Keyword: fossil
Theme_Keyword: fuel
Theme_Keyword: thermal
Theme_Keyword: geothermal
Theme_Keyword: nuclear
Theme_Keyword: coal
Theme_Keyword: gas
Theme_Keyword: hydroelectric
Theme_Keyword: wind
Theme_Keyword: natural
Theme_Keyword: solar
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: Virginia
Place_Keyword: Commonwealth
Place_Keyword: United States
Temporal:
Temporal_Keyword: 2001
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
This dataset should not be made available to the public, specifically through GIS web applications.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Contact_Person: Lyndsay Duncan
Contact_Position: GIS Technician
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: P.O. Box 798
City: Richmond
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 23218-0798
Country: USA
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: physical address
Address: 901 East Byrd Street, 18th floor
City: Richmond
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 23218
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 804-545-5689
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 804-545-5681
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: LDuncan@yesvirginia.org
Hours_of_Service: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.2 (Build 3790) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.2.5.1450
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
Power_plants shapefile and attribution was created using information from websites (Dominion Resources, ODEC, State Cogeneration Projects, Connectiv).
Logical_Consistency_Report:
These data are logically consistent and topologically clean although no tests were performed. Points are positionally accurate.
Completeness_Report:
Locations were digitized using addresses/directions from websites and DRGs. Most power plants were labeled on the DRG. Others were found on DOQQs or SPOT imagery.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
The horizontal positional accuracy meets 1:24,000 national map standards.
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: N/A
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Publication_Date: 2001
Title: Dominon Resources
Online_Linkage: <http://www.dom.com/>
Type_of_Source_Media: online
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2001
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Dominion Resources
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Publication_Date: 2001
Title: Old Dominion Electric Cooperative
Other_Citation_Details: ODEC
Online_Linkage: <http://www.odec.com/about/corphx.htm>
Type_of_Source_Media: online
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2001
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: ODEC
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: DEQ
Title: State Cogeneration Projects
Online_Linkage: <http://www.deq.virginia.gov/innovtech/der2.html>
Type_of_Source_Media: online
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2001
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: State Cogeneration Projects
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Title: Conectiv
Other_Citation_Details: Third party virginia power supplier.
Online_Linkage: <http://www.conectiv.com/civ/index.cfm>
Type_of_Source_Media: online
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2001
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Conectiv
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: United States Geological Survey
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: Digital Raster Graphics
Edition: unknown
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: raster digital data
Online_Linkage: <http://www.usgs.gov>
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
Type_of_Source_Media: raster image
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: DRG
Source_Contribution:
Locations were digitized using addresses/directions from websites and DRGs. Most power plants were labeled on the DRG.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: United States Geological Survey
Publication_Date: unknown
Title: Digital Ortho Quarter Quads
Edition: unknown
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: raster digital data
Online_Linkage: <http://www.usgsquads.com/prod_doqq.htm>
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
Type_of_Source_Media: raster image
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: DOQQ
Source_Contribution:
Locations were digitized using addresses/directions from websites and DRGs. Most power plants were labeled on the DRG. Others were found on DOQQs or SPOT imagery.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: SPOT (Satellite Pour l'Observation de la Terre)
Edition: unknown
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: raster digital data
Type_of_Source_Media: raster image
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: SPOT Imagery
Source_Contribution:
Locations were digitized using addresses/directions from websites and DRGs. Most power plants were labeled on the DRG. Others were found on DOQQs or SPOT imagery.
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
From README: Power_plants shapefile was created using information from websites (Dominion Resources, ODEC, State Cogeneration Projects, Connectiv). Locations were digitized using addresses/directions from websites and DRGs. Most power plants were labeled on the DRG. Others were found on DOQQs or SPOT imagery.
Process_Date: 2001
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Contact_Person: Mary Davis
Contact_Position: Chief Cartographer
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: P.O. Box 798
City: Richmond
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 23218-0798
Country: USA
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: physical address
Address: 901 East Byrd Street, 18th floor
City: Richmond
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 23218
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 804-545-5686
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 804-545-5681
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: MaDavis@yesvirginia.org
Hours_of_Service: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Entity point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 145
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Map_Projection:
Map_Projection_Name: Lambert Conformal Conic
Lambert_Conformal_Conic:
Standard_Parallel: 37.000000
Standard_Parallel: 39.500000
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -79.500000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 36.000000
False_Easting: 0.000000
False_Northing: 0.000000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.001024
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.001024
Planar_Distance_Units: meters
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222
Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Altitude_System_Definition:
Altitude_Resolution: 1.000000
Altitude_Encoding_Method:
Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: sde_vector.SDE_EDIT.POWER_PLANTS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OBJECTID
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: NAME
Attribute_Definition: Name of the facility
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CITY
Attribute_Definition: Location of the facility
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FUEL
Attribute_Definition: Primary power generating fuel used at the facility
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Biomass
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Bituminous Coal
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Coal (Generic)
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: No. 2 Fuel Oil
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Methane
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Natural Gas
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Oil (Generic)
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Refuse Derived Fuel
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Solid Waste
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Uranium
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Water
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Wood Waste
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FUEL2
Attribute_Definition: Secondary power generating fuel used at the facility
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Coal (Generic)
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: No. 2 Fuel Oil
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: No. 6 Fuel Oil
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Natural Gas
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: OIGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Oil (Generic)
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Water
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Waste Heat
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Wood Waste
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TYPE
Attribute_Definition: Reason for existance
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Locality
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Private
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Private - CG
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Utility
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OWNER
Attribute_Definition: Ownership of the facility
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: NOTES
Attribute_Definition: Notes on the status and operations at the facility
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: NAMEPLATE
Attribute_Definition: Capacity (MW)
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: AVERAGE
Attribute_Definition: Average Ouput (MW)
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FUEL3
Attribute_Definition: Tertiary power genation fuel source at the facility
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Bituminous Coal
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: No. 2 Fuel Oil
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Solar
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CLASS
Attribute_Definition: unknown
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Base Load
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Peaking
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PROCESS
Attribute_Definition: Power generation cycle
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Combined Cycle
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Simple Cycle
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Simple/Combined Cycle
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: STATUS
Attribute_Definition: Status of the facility
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Not operating
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Operating
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Proposed
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Retired
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ACTIVE
Attribute_Definition: Facility activity?
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: N
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Y
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PERMIT
Attribute_Definition: Facility permits?
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: W
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: N
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Y
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MAPID
Attribute_Definition: Map ID No.?
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DEQ
Attribute_Definition: ?
Attribute_Definition_Source: User defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Y
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SHAPE
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
The dataset shows information relating to the fuel types used at the facilities, their status and activity, ownership of the facility, capacity and output, and information relating to facility permits.
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Contact_Person: Lyndsay Duncan
Contact_Position: GIS Technician
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: P.O. Box 798
City: Richmond
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 23218-0798
Country: USA
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: physical address
Address: 901 East Byrd Street, 18th floor
City: Richmond
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 23218
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 804-545-5689
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 804-545-5681
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: LDuncan@yesvirginia.org
Hours_of_Service: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Resource_Description: Offline Data
Distribution_Liability:
Although all data referred to in this documentation have been used by the VEDP, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the VEDP as to the accuracy of the data. The act of distribution shall not constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the VEDP inthe use of these data.
Standard_Order_Process:
Ordering_Instructions: Email request. Shapefile will be uploaded to VEDP's FTP site.
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20080820
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Contact_Person: Lyndsay Duncan
Contact_Position: GIS Technician
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: P.O. Box 798
City: Richmond
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 23218-0798
Country: USA
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: physical address
Address: 901 East Byrd Street, 18th floor
City: Richmond
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 23218
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 804-545-5689
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 804-545-5681
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: LDuncan@yesvirginia.org
Hours_of_Service: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
Metadata_Access_Constraints:
Metadata was created long after the dataset was created and to the best of VEDP staff's ability.
Metadata_Use_Constraints: Accuracy is not guaranteed.
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>
Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile
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