Cavendish

241 Power Plant Road, Cavendish, VT 5142

Plant Summary Information

Cavendish is ranked #43 out of 46 hydroelectric power plants in Vermont in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Cavendish is comprised of 3 generators and generated 262.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Cavendish
Utility Name	Green Mountain Power Corp
Location	Windsor County, VT
Initial Operation Date	February 1907
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	1.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	4.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #11,772 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,265 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #105 out of 114 Vermont Power Plants
Ranked #43 out of 46 Vermont Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Cavendish (3710)
Plant Address	241 Power Plant Road, Cavendish, VT 5142
Utility	Green Mountain Power Corp (7601)
Latitude, Longitude	43.38123, -72.59824
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	February 1907
Annual Generation	1.4 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	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	NPCC
Balancing Authority	ISO New England Inc. (ISNE)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Black River
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Green Mountain Power Corp (7601) VT
Grid Voltage	46.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.5 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1907
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.5 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1907
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.3 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1907
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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