Great Falls Hydro Project
72 McBride Ave, Paterson, NJ 7501Plant Summary Information
Great Falls Hydro Project is ranked #1 out of 1 hydroelectric power plants in New Jersey in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Great Falls Hydro Project is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.5 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Great Falls Hydro Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC |
| Location | Passaic County, NJ |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,557 out of 12,016 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,291 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #241 out of 378 New Jersey Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 1 New Jersey Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Eagle Creek RE LLC (2013 to 2019) Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (2020 to 2023) |
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Great Falls Hydro Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Great Falls Hydro Project (52068) |
| Plant Address | 72 McBride Ave, Paterson, NJ 7501 |
| Utility | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (57280) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.91532, -74.18099 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 2.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 84-215-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Passaic River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Elec & Gas Co (15477) NJ |
| Grid Voltage | 5.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50390 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 50390 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator GEN2 Details OA December 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50390 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 50390 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating December 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50390 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 50390 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Great Falls Hydro Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls Hydroelectric Company Limited Partnership | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator GEN1 | 100.00% |
| Great Falls Hydroelectric Company Limited Partnership | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator GEN2 | 100.00% |
| Great Falls Hydroelectric Company Limited Partnership | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator GEN3 | 100.00% |
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