Cabot
15 Cabot Street, Montague, MA 1376Plant Summary Information
Cabot is ranked #20 out of 648 power plants in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cabot is comprised of 6 generators and generated 45.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Cabot |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | FirstLight Power Resources, Inc. - MA |
| Location | Franklin County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1915 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 239.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 916.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,321 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #181 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #20 out of 648 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 25 Massachusetts Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cabot
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Cabot Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cabot (1629) |
| Plant Address | 15 Cabot Street, Montague, MA 1376 |
| Utility | FirstLight Power Resources, Inc. - MA (58185) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.5875, -72.5793 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1915 |
| Annual Generation | 239.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 00-94-000 |
| 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 | Connecticut River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Western Massachusetts Electric Company (20455) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1915
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N.MONTAGUE13.8 CABT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N.MONTAGUE13.8 CABT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1915 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1915
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N.MONTAGUE13.8 CABT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N.MONTAGUE13.8 CABT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1915 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 1916
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N.MONTAGUE13.8 CABT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N.MONTAGUE13.8 CABT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1916 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating January 1916
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N.MONTAGUE13.8 CABT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N.MONTAGUE13.8 CABT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1916 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating January 1917
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N.MONTAGUE13.8 CABT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N.MONTAGUE13.8 CABT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1917 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating January 1917
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MONTAGUE13.8 CABT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MONTAGUE13.8 CABT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1917 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Cabot Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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