Eastman Falls

N. Main St., Franklin, NH 3235

Plant Summary Information

Eastman Falls is ranked #28 out of 57 power plants in New Hampshire in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Eastman Falls is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Eastman Falls
Utility Name	Central Rivers Power NH, LLC
Location	Merrimack County, NH
Initial Operation Date	August 1937
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	21.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	81.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,246 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #683 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #28 out of 57 New Hampshire Power Plants
Ranked #9 out of 32 New Hampshire Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	Public Service Co of NH (2013 to 2017) Central Rivers Power NH, LLC (2018 to 2025)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Eastman Falls (2356)
Plant Address	N. Main St., Franklin, NH 3235
Utility	Central Rivers Power NH, LLC (62775)
Latitude, Longitude	43.44722, -71.6579
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	August 1937
Annual Generation	21.9 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	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	NPCC
Balancing Authority	ISO New England Inc. (ISNE)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Pemigewasset River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Public Service Co of NH (15472) NH
Grid Voltage	34.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	4002 Z_NewHampshire
Nameplate Capacity	1.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.8 MW
Winter Capacity	1.8 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1937
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	4.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	3.8 MW
Winter Capacity	4.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.9 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1983
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

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

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Jackman	Hillsborough, NH	8.4 GWh	27.5 mi
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