Fairfax Falls
781 Main St., Fairfax, VT 5454Plant Summary Information
Fairfax Falls is ranked #21 out of 114 power plants in Vermont in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fairfax Falls is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Fairfax Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Green Mountain Power Corp |
| Location | Franklin County, VT |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1919 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 16.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 61.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,679 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #759 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #21 out of 114 Vermont Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 46 Vermont Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fairfax Falls
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Fairfax Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fairfax Falls (3712) |
| Plant Address | 781 Main St., Fairfax, VT 5454 |
| Utility | Green Mountain Power Corp (7601) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.6534, -72.9961 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1919 |
| Annual Generation | 16.1 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 | Lamoille River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Green Mountain Power Corp (7601) VT |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 1919
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1919 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating February 1919
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1919 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Fairfax Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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