Blackstone/Tupperware
2 Tupperware Drive, North Smithfield, RI 2917Plant Summary Information
Blackstone/Tupperware is ranked #1 out of 2 hydroelectric power plants in Rhode Island in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Blackstone/Tupperware is comprised of 4 generators and generated 19.0 MWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Blackstone/Tupperware |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Blackstone Hydro Inc. |
| Location | Providence County, RI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1981 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,711 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,286 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #87 out of 99 Rhode Island Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 2 Rhode Island Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Blackstone/Tupperware Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Blackstone/Tupperware (50177) |
| Plant Address | 2 Tupperware Drive, North Smithfield, RI 2917 |
| Utility | Blackstone Hydro Inc. (56844) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.01447, -71.5444 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1981 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 88-104-001 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Blackstone River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | The Narragansett Electric Co (13214) RI |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1981
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating January 1981
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating January 1981
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN4 Details Operating January 1981
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Blackstone/Tupperware Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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