Indian Orchard Plant 1
730 Worcester St, Springfield, MA 1151Plant Summary Information
Indian Orchard Plant 1 is ranked #31 out of 44 natural gas power plants in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Indian Orchard Plant 1 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.5 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Indian Orchard Plant 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Solutia Inc-Indian |
| Location | Hampden County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1985 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 11.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,053 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,527 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #59 out of 654 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #31 out of 44 Massachusetts Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Indian Orchard Plant 1
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Indian Orchard Plant 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Indian Orchard Plant 1 (10417) |
| Plant Address | 730 Worcester St, Springfield, MA 1151 |
| Utility | Solutia Inc-Indian (39878) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.1569, -72.52415 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 11.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 84-34-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Western Massachusetts Electric Company (20455) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 14.10 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | COLUMBIA GAS OF MASSACHUSETTS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator TG Details Operating May 1985
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Indian Orchard Plant 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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