Chemical
228 South Water Street, Holyoke, MA 1040Plant Summary Information
Chemical is ranked #20 out of 26 hydroelectric power plants in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chemical is comprised of 2 generators and generated 379.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Chemical |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Holyoke Gas and Electric Dept. |
| Location | Hampden County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1935 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 5.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,808 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,065 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #201 out of 623 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 26 Massachusetts Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Chemical Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chemical (1604) |
| Plant Address | 228 South Water Street, Holyoke, MA 1040 |
| Utility | City of Holyoke Gas and Electric Dept. (8776) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.1919, -72.6097 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1935 |
| Annual Generation | 5.5 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 | 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 | Connecticut River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Holyoke - (MA) (8774) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1935
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1935 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1935
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1935 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Chemical Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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