Colchester 16
154 Gorge Road, Colchester, VT 5446Plant Summary Information
Colchester 16 is ranked #5 out of 6 distillate fuel oil power plants in Vermont in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Colchester 16 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 99.3 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Colchester 16 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Green Mountain Power Corp |
| Location | Chittenden County, VT |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1965 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 310.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 18.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,416 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #635 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #114 out of 114 Vermont Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 6 Vermont Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Colchester 16
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Colchester 16 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Colchester 16 (3735) |
| Plant Address | 154 Gorge Road, Colchester, VT 5446 |
| Utility | Green Mountain Power Corp (7601) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.4906, -73.1703 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1965 |
| Annual Generation | 310.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Green Mountain Power Corp (7601) VT |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating October 1965
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1965 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Colchester 16 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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