Canal
9 Freezer Road, Sandwich, MA 2563Plant Summary Information
Canal is ranked #13 out of 629 power plants in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Canal is comprised of 3 generators and generated 154.5 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Canal |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Canal Generating LLC |
| Location | Barnstable County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1968 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 351.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,758 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #727 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #13 out of 629 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 44 Massachusetts Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 59.2% Residual Fuel Oil : 37.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 3.8% |
| Previous Operators |
NRG Canal LLC (2013 to 2017) NRG Canal 3 Development LLC (2018 to 2021) Canal Generating LLC (2022 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Canal
Canal Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Canal (1599) |
| Plant Address | 9 Freezer Road, Sandwich, MA 2563 |
| Utility | Canal Generating LLC (61708) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.7694, -70.5097 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1968 |
| Annual Generation | 351.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 59.2% Residual Fuel Oil : 37.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 3.8% |
| 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 | 99-19-000 |
| 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 | Cape Cod Canal |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NSTAR Electric Company (54913) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | NSTAR GAS COMPANY |
| Pipeline Name | Algonquin Gas Transmission Company |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1968
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 365 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | UN.CANAL 18.0CAN1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 585 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.925 |
| Summer Capacity | 560 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 567 MW |
| Minimum Load | 200 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1968 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Residual Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1976
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 366 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | UN.CANAL 18.0CAN2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 580 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 558.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 562 MW |
| Minimum Load | 170 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1976 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Residual Fuel Oil / Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | RFO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 340 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 340 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 553 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 562 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator 3 Details OA June 2019
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 38310 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | UN.CANAL 25 CAN3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 330 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 330 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 367.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 103 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | June 2019 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 333 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 367.7 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 333 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 367.7 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Canal Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Generating LLC | 9 Freezer Road, Sandwich, MA 2563 | Generator 1 | 100.00% |
| Canal Generating LLC | 9 Freezer Road, Sandwich, MA 2563 | Generator 2 | 100.00% |
| Canal 3 Generating LLC | 9 Freezer Road, Sandwich, MA 2563 | Generator 3 | 100.00% |
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