Gardners Falls
25 Gardners Falls Rd, Buckland, MA 1370Plant Summary Information
Gardners Falls is ranked #15 out of 28 hydroelectric power plants in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gardners Falls is comprised of 4 generators and generated 1.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Gardners Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Central Rivers Power MA, LLC |
| Location | Franklin County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1914 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 11.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 44.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,898 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #913 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #63 out of 609 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 28 Massachusetts Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operators |
NAEA Energy Massachusetts LLC (2013 to 2015) NAEA Energy Massachusetts LLC (2016 to 2016) Nautilus Hydro, LLC (2017 to 2017) Central Rivers Power MA, LLC (2018 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Gardners Falls
Gardners Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Gardners Falls (1634) |
| Plant Address | 25 Gardners Falls Rd, Buckland, MA 1370 |
| Utility | Central Rivers Power MA, LLC (61350) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.5914, -72.7308 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1914 |
| Annual Generation | 11.1 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Deerfield River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Western Massachusetts Electric Company (20455) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GF3 Details Operating January 1914
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 851 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1914 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
Generator GF4 Details Operating January 1914
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 851 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1914 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
Generator GF5 Details Operating January 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1925 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GF2 Details Operating January 1964
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 851 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1964 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
Gardners Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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